Exciting Announcement! Eleanor and Sterling Will Have Kittens Due in August!

Our wait list is now open. There is a $25 fee to be put on the wait list. This is to ensure the applicant is serious about purchasing kitten from this litter. I have too many back out! It is hard to keep track of when I have 30 applicants and only 2-3 decide to move forward. I hope you can understand. If you do not end up getting a kitten from this litter you can either ask for a refund or be put onto the next litters waiting list. I will try to keep the list under 7 people. Maine Coon litters usually have 3-4 kittens but it fluctuates. Please fill out the form below if you are wanting a kitten from this litter. These colors are in high demand and it is first come first serve so don't miss out and get your spot secured.

You can find more info about Eleanor here.

Sterling is CFA registered and cleared DNA testing through Neogen. All kittens go home spayed/neutered and with their CFA registration as well as 1 FVRCP shot between 12-14 weeks. To learn why I only give 1 shot before go home day and about why I believe we are over-vaccinating of our cats please read this article written by Lisa A Pierson, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine). They go home with a few toys and a blanket that smells like home to help them adjust.

Prices:

Pet Non-Silver/Smoke - $3,500

Pet Silver/Smoke - $4,000

Breeding Rights Female - $5,000

Breeding Rights Male - $6,500

We take great pride in our cats and it is a very expensive hobby to get into. Our girls are very sought after in color, type, and temperament. We have the right to deny breeding rights for any reason we see fit.

Color For This Litter: Girls will be either tortoiseshell or black and boys will be either red or black. Silver/smoke is very likely in this litter, but some kittens may lack this gene, in that case they can be either solid or tabby. Eleanor has thrown shaded before so some kittens may be shaded or shell. None of the kittens will be dilute (i.e. cream, blue, or dilute tortie (people like to refer to the color blue as gray)). Eye color will be yellow or green, but their eyes don't change color until they are near 8 weeks old.

What Our Kittens Learn - The Living Hope Cat Difference

Teeth Brushing: once daily starting at 6 weeks old, first with an ear swab, then graduation to a toothbrush

Nail Trimming: once a week starting at six weeks old

Bathing and Blow Drying: once every 2-3 weeks starting at 6 weeks old

Hair Brushing: weekly starting at 8 weeks old

Harness Wearing and Leash Walking: starting at 8 weeks old, two days a week

They will be exposed to car rides: two 30-minute round trip short drives and one 1-hour drive

They will be exposed to other cats siblings, mother, and other cattery cats, as well as my domestic pet cats

Frequent handling

Practicing submissive behaviors, touching sensitive areas like the ears and feet, patting and petting

Desensitization to loud noises; such as music, vacuuming, clapping, thunder and firework noises played through speaker

***These are all goals but depends on litter to litter how much I am able to accomplish. My prices fluctuate depending on kittens color, personality, and type. The purchaser is responsible for deciding which kitten fits their wants and interests best. I am not responsible for how kittens act once they leave my house. It is the purchasers job to keep up with training. A kitten is a lifelong commitment. 

***We do NOT own any dogs nor do we have children of our own; and I am not responsible anything that happens outside of my cattery. That said, however, we have placed with many families who have dogs & children and have never had any issues. Use your best judgement and research how to introduce kittens to dogs and children. If this is a concern for you I am not the right breeder for you and I wish you well with your search for the perfect Maine Coon kitten for you.