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
The adoption fees for our kittens start at $3500 and end at $4000. Our prices can wary per color, with colors such as Red and Smoke being on the higher end due to high demand, however pricing can also depend on size, standards, and ancestry such as champion lines--which typically indicate top standards.
These prices are strictly for the kitten pet class. Crystal Star does not offers breeding rights.
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.
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
- 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!
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 8 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. 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.
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.
Your new kitten will be ready to go home between 12-15 weeks of age. Before leaving our care, our kittens are completely weaned, litter trained, vet checked, 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, and vet health records. Our kittens Also come with a 1 year genetic health guarantee and lifetime breeder support!
All kittens must be spayed/neutered 7 to 12 months of age. Must be an indoor pet and not permitted to roam outdoors.
We feed our cats and kittens a mix of ORIJEN and Royal Canin dry food and raw meat diet.
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 five to six weeks of age. Deposit is not refundable and not transferable to another kitten or litter. We accept deposits only when we have available kittens. 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 form!
We will give the first two sets of immunizations, which includes Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Chlamydia at 9 and 12 weeks. We do not give Feline Leukemia or FIP vaccinations. You should contact your veterinarian about their recommendations on these immunizations.
We don't have a general waiting list, our reservation process works on a first come first serve basis. There can however, be exceptions for litters with high demand, for which we take a $500 deposit that puts you on the priority list for that litter, and then serves as a reservation deposit that goes into the full adoption fee.
If you would be interested in knowing if a litter has a waiting list, or are a returning buyer, feel free to send us a message!!
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 form.
Yes. Crystal Star does not offer breeding rights, meaning all kittens are sold as Pet Only, as agreed upon by singing the official Crystal Star contract prior to kitten reservation.
To ensure all Crystal Star kittens are fixed for their own health and safety, as well as the buyers safety from any legal consequences, we work with Spay Secure!
Alongside our contract, Spay Secure sends out a contract that you're required to sign after kitten reservation, simply agreeing that you are responsible and will ensure that your kitten is fixed by the age of 1 years old.
If you'd like to know more about Spay Secure, what they offer and what you would be responsible for as a buyer, you can check out their Official Websites FAQ with all the answers you'd need!
