Question 1

What are your kitten prices?

Accepted Answer

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.

Knowing how important Holidays can be, we also often offer Holiday Special pricing! Please contact us directly for more specific pricing if stated that it is currently active!

In this cattery, due to Maine coons being a slow growing breed, cats will be considered and priced as kittens until they reach one year old. Until then, all prices will stay the same no matter age.

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Question 2

What health testing do you do?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 3

What is included in the price of a kitten?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Can we come visit your kittens?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately we are a closed cattery, meaning we highly limit the amount of visits.

If you have doubts of our legitimacy, we are more than happy to offer you a video call through FaceTime or Google Meet!

We only allow visits to come see the kitten after 10 weeks of age, when they have had their first shots. During this visit the kitten will be held by us, and no direct contact will be allowed to prevent any health risks as kittens are extremely fragile. We will also only allow two people to meet the kitten at a time. This is only an option to yet again, test out legitimacy, and any after-reservation visits are not allowed.

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.

Question 5

Things To Consider Before Adopting a Kitten!

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How old do the kittens have to be before going home?

Accepted Answer

Your new kitten will be ready to go home between 14-16 weeks of age. The exact age may vary per litter, as our kittens go home with 2 sets of shots---first at 9 weeks old, second at 13 weeks old, and then stay an additional week for any post-vaccination monitoring. Exact day may also vary based on when we are able to schedule their pre-going-home vet check appointment.

Before leaving our care, our kittens are completely weaned, litter trained, vet checked, microchipped, vaccinated and dewormed. 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!

All kittens must be spayed/neutered 7 to 12 months of age, if not already fixed at time of purchase. Must be an indoor pet and not permitted to free roam outdoors.

Question 7

What do you feed your cats/kittens?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 8

How to reserve a kitten?

Accepted Answer

Our reservation works with first come fist serve basis. A $500 deposit's required to reserve a kitten. We do not accept deposits until kittens are at least 5-7 weeks of age, and up to 9-10 weeks. Deposit is not refundable and not transferable to another kitten or litter. 
We accept deposits only when we have available kittens, and do not have a waitlist. Once the kitten is ready to go home, this is a buyer's responsibility to pick up the kitten on the scheduled date and time they specified. If the buyer does not pick up their  kitten on a scheduled date and time, then the buyer will forfeit their money and Crystal Star will have a right to make the kitten available and sell to another.

If you are interested in reserving a kitten, please fill out this Guardian Application f(https://forms.gle/NaGHVNP7pMHrx8Xq7)orm!

Question 9

Vaccinations?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Our right to choose a client?

Accepted Answer

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.

If you are interested in adopting a kitten, please fill out this Guardian Application f(https://forms.gle/NaGHVNP7pMHrx8Xq7)orm.

Question 11

Do kittens go home spayed/neutered?

Accepted Answer

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

FAQ

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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