Maine Coon kittens · Washington
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Washington
It is a fair question whether a ten-week-old kitten can manage the trip to the Pacific Northwest. It can, and it is never alone doing it: a flight nanny carries the kitten in the cabin from Minneapolis to your airport, watching over it the whole way, and hands it straight to you on arrival. The date is set with Kat around the season and your schedule.
Is Washington a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
A flight. Minneapolis to Seattle Tacoma (SEA) takes roughly 3 hours 35 minutes, against several days by road.
Washington is a long flight from Minnesota but an easy one: Seattle has frequent nonstop service from Minneapolis. Families in eastern Washington often use Spokane, and those around Vancouver usually find Portland closer.
Arriving in Washington
Sea-Tac sits between Seattle and Tacoma, about 30 minutes from either downtown when I-5 is moving and a good deal longer when it is not. Bellevue and the Eastside are a similar drive, and Everett is the longest trip north. Spokane International is about 15 minutes from downtown Spokane, and Vancouver families simply cross the Columbia from Portland. West of the mountains, expect a gray sky and drizzle for much of the year, so have the car close and the carrier out of the rain. If the drive home crosses Snoqualmie or Stevens Pass in winter, check road conditions first. Settle the kitten in a spare room with a bed, a litter box and a view, and have a vet appointment booked for within 72 hours.
Which Airport Is Best for Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue and the Eastside?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Seattle | Seattle Tacoma (SEA) |
| Tacoma | SEA |
| Bellevue and the Eastside | SEA |
| Everett | SEA or Paine Field (PAE) |
| Spokane | Spokane (GEG) |
| Vancouver | Portland (PDX), just across the river |
A flight nanny carries your kitten in the cabin to your airport; airline cargo and ground transport are options on some routes; and you can always fly to Minneapolis and carry your kitten home. See how kittens travel.
When Is the Best Time to Bring a Kitten to Washington?
Western Washington is mild most of the year, but eastern Washington gets hot summers and cold winters, both of which can limit pets as cargo. At three and a half hours or more, the flight is long for a kitten, so a direct flight matters.
Easiest months: Most of the year. Plan around: midsummer in eastern Washington.
A Maine Coon at Home in Washington
West of the Cascades, Washington's mild, damp weather suits a Maine Coon's coat, and the breed's love of watching rain on a window is well known to Seattle owners. East of the mountains, Spokane and the Tri-Cities get hot summers and cold winters, so brushing through the spring shed matters more there.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Everyday Life With a Maine Coon in Washington
Around Seattle, many people live in apartments and tall, narrow townhouses where the stairs do the climbing work, while Spokane and the farm towns of the east side lean toward ranch houses with room to spare. A townhouse already gives a Maine Coon height; add a perch at the top of the stairs and it will spend hours up there. Seattle winter evenings are long and dark, which is when a cat most wants company, so set aside a play session with a wand toy after dinner. A pot of cat grass on the sill brings a little of the outdoors in. New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July are loud in the city, so plan a quiet room with the curtains drawn for both nights.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Washington?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700, with a $200 deposit to reserve and the balance due before go-home day at 10 weeks. Travel to Washington is quoted before you pay the deposit. The prices page lists what is included, and the kitten contract covers the terms, including a vet check within 72 hours of arrival.
Questions From Washington Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Washington?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700, with a $200 deposit to reserve. Travel to Washington is quoted for your route.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Washington?
Roughly 3 hours 35 minutes to Seattle Tacoma (SEA), depending on the route and season.
How does a kitten get to Vancouver?
Via Portland (PDX), just across the river. A flight nanny can bring your kitten there, or Kat will suggest the simplest alternative for your address.
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In Washington and Wondering How It Would Work?
Tell Kat where in Washington you live and which kitten you like. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.