Frequently Asked Questions

Most of your questions asked about  Maine Coon Cats/Kittens of Crystal Star Maine Coon Cattery are answered here!

The adoption fees for our kittens start at $3800, however may go up with certain colors/traits that require additional care/testing. (Ex. White solid/Blue & Odd-eyes requiring BAER testing.) These prices are strictly for the kitten pet class. Show rights are including if disclosed your intention to show. Crystal Star does not offers breeding rights outside of formed relationships with breeders who follow the same breeding ethics. Click here for an article explaining price of Maine coons! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RlNpx7Lu65VFtvVdC5AQj4pg-EhrwWOE4sZ295bYjD0/edit)

To ensure the health of all of our cats and kittens, prior to breeding, all of our cats start by getting DNA testing. After turning 1 year of age, all our cats get Echocardiogram (HCM) screenings, as well as OFA Hip Dysplasia evaluations. Any cats carrying or at risk for any such issues are always instantly retired from our program. Each kitten will also go home with an HCM test, which tests for any genes associated with genetic/congenital issues that can put the kitten at risk for developing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). All these tests help us prevent any potential genetic or congenital issues from passing down to kittens, and we are always happy to provide results of these tests!

When adopting a kitten, they will go home with a personalized goodie bag that includes toys, small bag of dry food, and a small blanket, as well as a small, homemade gift from our family! Most importantly you will get: - The kitten's records - TICA registration - Immunizations record - Spay/Neuter - Microchip - Both parent DNA records per request - Parasite testing - Deworming - 30 days free - Trupanion Pet Insurance - Physical vet exam record - Sales contract - Lifetime breeder support! Unlike most other catteries who offer a 1 year Health Guarantee, we offer a 5 Year Health-Guarantee Replacement policy, which means that if a kitten from our cattery were to pass away within that 5 years, we are always open to offer a replacement kitten of equal value. Our guarantee covers nearly any reason for the death, including genetic and non-genetic health causes, and other accidents, as we know some things are simply hard to prevent, and offering another companion can hopefully help the healing process! Retirees are not subjected to the same guarantee as adult and kitten price values are different. Additionally, genetic and congenital conditions are generally ruled out due to undergoing strict testing in our cattery prior to breeding, leaving only accidents or preventable causes as the result of mortality.

Unfortunately we are a closed cattery, meaning we highly limit our in-home visits strictly to the designated pick up date when kittens turn 16-17 weeks old. We do this to keep our cats safe from any outside interaction that could possibly put their health at risk, as we highly prioritize the health of our cats. If you have doubts of our legitimacy, we are more than happy to offer you a video call through FaceTime or Google Meet!

Have you owned cats/kittens before? - Maine coons are not a first pet type of cat. They are extremely smart, just like dogs, and need very specific care, with a high quality diet, constant brushing and bathing, and non-stop need for attention, so it's very important to understand what it means to take care of a cat. - Kittens specifically, are also extremely different than adult cats. They are more high energy and need a lot of patience to train them what is and what isn't okay to do, and how to do it, and need to be well monitored much closer than an adult. Are you financially stable? - After adoption, you are officially required to provide the cat/kitten with the highest quality of life possible. You must invest in the cats general and medical finances with no exceptions. Is your entire household on the same page? - Did you talk to all members in your household about the decision of bringing in a cat, and did everyone agree to provide the cat the outmost care and attention? Do you have any small children or other pets? - If you have small children, please take the time to educate them on how to responsibly act around the cat. - If you have any other pets, are you sure they are friendly and open to another cat in the house? Are you sure the new cat won't be bullied or feel unwelcomed in the new home? Are you ready to dedicate your life to the cat? - After adoption you are officially responsible to provide for the cat for the rest of its life. All adoptions are final, and no cat from Crystal Star will be rehomed again. If you are ever unable to continue providing for the cat, Crystal Star should be the first and only option of rehoming. The cat should never be given away to any adoption centers, shelters, or left outside.

Kittens go home no earlier than 16-17 weeks of age. Before leaving our care, our kittens are completely weaned, litter trained, spayed/neutered, microchipped, parasite tested, vaccinated, dewormed, HCM DNA tested and vet checked. Each kitten is freshly groomed with trimmed claws before leaving our home. Our kittens come with a care package that includes: Dry & wet food, a few small toys, a signed contract, registration papers, and vet health records. Our kittens Also come with a 5 year genetic health guarantee and lifetime breeder support!

Our cats are on a mix of wet and dry food, with Raw meat twice a day and kibble out 24/7. Please visit our recommendations page (https://www.mainecooncrystalstar.com/recommendations)for in-depth specifics with links on everything we feed our cats and kittens!

We primarily work through a wait list. By doing so, we have time to better build relationship with our kitten families, answer any questions, and ensure kittens are going to fully committed homes. Occasionally, we have kittens passed by our wait list that will be available to other pre-approved families. You can subscribe to receive an email when that happens under each litter. Our Reservation Info (/reservation-info)page goes into more detail regarding our entire process!

We will give the first two sets of immunizations, which includes Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Chlamydia at 12 and 16 weeks of age. We do not give Feline Leukemia or FIP vaccinations. You should contact your veterinarian about their recommendations on these immunizations.

We reserved the right to choose who we are selling or not selling our kitten to and the right to stop sale at any point. Additionally, we are extremely pick and strict with what environment our kittens go to, and require all potential buyers to fill our and get approved through our Guardian Application. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhsTmg1jEhkyGotf7TrinC1oChXIuUt2ytW-11PqPX2w6qJA/viewform) ( > Retiree Version Guardian Application.(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScik-iku5hZbGCPdARUzS1x9PI9v2O_ovnoPVnkny5I5hkpXw/viewform))

Yes, each kitten from our cattery will go home spayed/neutered at around 3.5-4 months of age.