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Who are you and how do I confirm your legitimacy?
We are a mother (Autumn- AZ), daughter (Kyra- WA) and aunt (Asya- OK) team. We are present on social media with countless articles written about our family and our previous farm & event center, Fox Hollow Farm (Issaquah, WA). https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowfamilyfarm/videos/maine-coon-kittens-at-fox-hollow-farm/418878576310811/
This is where our love for the breed began! PLEASE do your research by googling us so that you feel comfortable with us as a breeder and seller of AMAZING Maine Coon kittens! We have been doing this for over 15 years now and LOVE sharing these kittens with others. Please review our FAQ in full and our home page to learn more about us, our practices, and adoption process. We also offer Facetime! :)
What are your Maine Coons cats like? What makes them special?
In Arizona and Washington states, we focus on our newly imported European lines. Our wonderful American lines (which is what we started with) can be found at our third location in Oklahoma, cared for by extended family. If you don't currently see what you're looking for from available litters, don't worry! We typically have kittens in the fall, summer, and spring and see an array of color including Brown Tabby, Silver Tabby, Black, Gray, Blue, Red, Red & White, Champagne (Buff), Tuxedo, Blue & White, Tortie, Silver/Black Shaded, Calico, and Patch Tabby. Many of our kittens have the Smoke factor. Our kittens are hand-raised by our family and we have spent 15+ years producing phenomenal Maine Coons! Our European lines produce kittens with longer lynx tips on their ears, full manes, glorious coats, and very fluffy tails! Some will be polydactyl and most will have the "wilder" look with boxy muzzles and tufts of fur between their toes. Price points in Oklahoma range between $3,000-$4,000 and $4,000-$5,500 in AZ and WA. Our Maine Coon kittens are priced differently depending on many variables such as size, bloodline, rarity of coat color, coat/pattern type, and other physical attributes. Our kittens are very well socialized and easily adapt to homes with children and other animals. Our males and females have equally sweet and playful dispositions, so the only true difference between them will be size. Click HERE to view our photo gallery, showcasing our beautiful Maine Coons, and follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/luxekittens
What is your cattery like? What happens to your retired queens? How often do you breed them?
Our MC's live in our homes and we have enjoyed the process of building wall furniture, XL cat trees, exercise wheels, and play structures to maximize usable spaces and provide our cats with ample enrichment. (it's THEIR home, we just happen to live in it!)
Each mamma has her own private nesting/birthing area so that she has peace and security away from noise so she can have a stress free labor. Often times, we are present for the births to offer our support; whether its a soothing voice, some loving head pets, or simply our presence to offer reassurance. All of our females will average 1-2 litters per year until they retire around the age of 6 when they either transition to a wonderful new home or remain with us, our family members, or even our friends.
How do I purchase a kitten, do you offer payment plans, and do you offer refunds?
When we have kittens available to the public, (see here), they will be listed under the name of the Queen along with their price and description. Please text Kyra at 480-395-1170 with a screenshot of the kitten(s) you want. You will receive a purchase agreement and our health guarantee prior to sending any money. Payment plans are limited and we make efforts to be flexible in accomodating different financial circumstances. Priority is given to our Gold Members as explained below. We begin planning for the take-home day soon after the adoption is processed. Please read through our transportation section below if you are interested in having us bring your kitten to you. We do not offer refunds, but should you need to postpone bringing home a kitten, we will honor any money paid and apply it towards a kitten in the future.
GOLD MEMBERSHIP: If you are a serious buyer who wants a more personalized experience and/or a very specific kitten, we encourage you to become a Gold Member. Consider this our VIP list. It grants you the perk of seeing exclusive videos and picking from litters before they are posted online to the general public. PLEASE NOTE: by signing up as a Gold Member, you agree that you have read our policies and understand that your deposit is non-refundable and you are required to spay/neuter your kitten before 6 months of age.
A $500 (non-refundable) down-payment is required which will be applied to the kitten(s) you choose. This deposit will be made after you have filled out our purchase agreement and health guarantee. Gold Member status does not expire, so you may wait as long as you wish and as long as we are still an active cattery. We only allow 30 people to be on our list at one time, and operate in chronological order. Since we have clients who are looking for all types of kittens, being near the end of the list does not always mean you will be last to choose a kitten.
The Process: Once you join, we create a profile that includes everything you're looking for in a Maine Coon. Sex, coat color/pattern, parents, disposition, and general size are all things we take into consideration when helping you find your perfect companion. You will be notified when your turn to choose a kitten is coming up. When it is you turn to choose, we will send you videos of each available litter/kitten starting on the day they are born, then at 1, 2, and 3 weeks of age. By week 3, all listings will be posted to our website for you to review. This is when the adoption process begins. Kittens may go home around 10-11 weeks old after they have seen our vet and been given a full de-worming treatment. The remaining balance will be due within 2 weeks of reserving your kitten (unless a payment plan is in place).
To become a Gold Member, text Kyra at (480) 395-1170. The deposit can be made through Zelle or Venmo. We are happy to schedule a FaceTime to introduce ourselves and our MCs before your deposit is sent.
We offer the following transportation options:
1 - Pick up in Mesa, Arizona or at the Phoenix International Airport (no additional cost).
Pick up near Seattle, WA, or at the SeaTac International Airport (no additional cost).
Pick up near Tulsa, OK, or surrounding major airports (no additional cost)
*each option applies solely to kittens born in each state*
2- VIP Nanny Delivery to any direct-flight major international airport in the USA:
(all prices are based on Arizona outgoing flights. These are subject to change if choosing a kitten from WA or OK based on your proximity to either state).
West Coast $700
Mid West/South $800
East Coast $900+
3 - For all airports that would require more than one flight to get to, you will need to contact a professional pet nanny service and arrange transportation, OR, we can meet you halfway.
We fly with United, Delta, Southwest, Alaska, and American Airlines.
PLEASE NOTE: We fly with the kitten at our seat and the price includes the kitten's ticket. We will care for your baby the entire trip and meet you in baggage claim to hand him/her off. Please bring your own carrier for the kitten and be on time so that we can catch our flight home! We require a minimum 90 minute layover at the airport we meet you at. This gives us wiggle room if delays occur and grants us enough time to meet you at baggage claim and make it back through security and the terminal to make our flight home. Flight schedules giving us less than a 90 minute layover will not be considered for booking. Flight schedules requiring more than a 3 hour layover (which is uncommon) will be subject to an additional $100 charge to compensate our time. We schedule flights that depart starting at or later than 7:30am. Weekend flights are subject to an additional cost due to typical price influxes; we will always coordinate with you prior to booking to ensure we provide the best service for you! Reminder: Prices are subject to be different if choosing kittens from WA or OK locations.
You may hire your own pet nanny to retrieve your kitten from us if you wish. Please understand that Luxe Kittens is not liable or responsible for any incidents that may occur with a third-party nanny once the kitten leaves our home.
**missing the pick-up time will result in us flying back home with the kitten and adding additional service fees**
How old is my kitten when it can come home and will it be potty trained?
Your kitten will be ready to go home between 10-11 weeks of age. They will be trained to use a litter box starting at 4-5 weeks old, both with Dr. Elsey's sand and Purina Breeze pellets.
Will my kitten be vaccinated? Wormed? Spayed or neutered? What do you offer for a health guarantee?
Our kittens will be seen by our vet for a general wellness exam and to start vaccinations prior to going home with you (medical supplies/supplements may vary between locations). We ask everyone to have a vet appointment scheduled within 3 days of picking up their kitten to confirm their health and continue his/her FVRCP vaccinations. Each kitten is given a de-wormer prior to leaving our home to ensure there is no Giardia, Hookworms, Whipworms, or Roundworms. Please understand that as our kittens grow, they do spend time outdoors on soil/grass so it is possible for them to catch parasites or worms, but it is very unlikely with our practices. We invest ample time and resources into our parents' health screening, genetic tests, blood tests, and regular vet appointments to ensure your kitten leaves our home in great health and disease-free.
All of our Kings & Queens have tested negative for FIV (immunodeficiency virus) and FELV (leukemia virus) and other genetic diseases such as PK-Def/PKD/SMA/Maine Coon HCM. They are also screened every two years with ECGs to confirm that their hearts are in ongoing great condition. Please know that there are different types of HCM and there is no current means or method for us to 100% guarantee that a kitten won't develop HCM later in life. While we do our due diligence to test and screen our Maine Coons thoroughly, we cannot control or predict nature. Very rarely, anomalies may occur. Only kittens with a clean bill of health from our vets will be allowed to go to their new home. Health records for parents are available at your request when choosing a kitten.
In the unfortunate event in which a fatal (or life shortening) medical condition arises within the fist 12 months of life (that is determined as genetic), we will allow you to choose a new kitten. ALL kittens are required to be spayed or neutered by the age of 6 months and we require that you send us documentation of the procedure from your vet's office. (A contract agreeing to this will be signed upon your purchase of a kitten).
How big will my kitten get? Will it have a huge mane, long lynx tips, and a bushy tail?
We have a great idea of how a kitten will turn out based on past outcomes, but we cannot know with 100% certainty how a kitten will look and weigh by three to four years of age when a Maine Coon has reached its fully grown size. The end size/weight will partially rely on what your Maine Coon is fed throughout its life, the type of exercise it receives, and keep in mind that spayed/neutered cats will typically grow larger. Our females standardly grow to 11-15 pounds and the males 16-24 pounds. Maine Coons also tend to appear larger than they physically weigh due to their fluffy coats and tails. We encourage everyone to not be too fixated on the numbered weight of their cat, as the personality and companionship is what truly makes this breed amazing (being big is a great bonus!).
You can read more below about Maine Coon nutrition. It is imperative that you use high quality products and supplements to not only ensure the health of your MC, but also give their bodies the best chance to reach their full size potential. Choosing low quality foods may result in malnutrition and health issues long term.
What is included in my purchase of the kitten? Is there a contract?
You will receive a document detailing the financial agreement, our health guarantee, and that you agree that you are buying a "pet" kitten with no breeding rights that will be spayed/neutered by 6 months of age. Your kitten will be seen by our vet, and his/her records will be forwarded to you. Health/screening documents from each parent can be provided upon request as well. Each kitten will go home with treats + a bag of food. We love building relationships with our clients and watching our kittens grow up through photos & videos. Please note that we do not offer papers with your kitten at this time as they are considered "pet" quality and not intended for showing or breeding purposes.
What do you feed your cats/kittens? What kitty litter do you use?
We start all kittens on Royal Canin Mamma and Baby Cat kibble. After taking your new kitten home, we strongly recommend you use Orijen Kitten kibble as your dry food option as it is one of the healthier options on the market that our MCs love. As your kitten grows, we suggest their diet consists of any of the following foods listed below. Treats and snacks like dried fish, freeze dried quail eggs, and organs like hearts are an amazing bonus, too!
Our favorite brands of the raw and dehydrated food for the adults are:
1. Darwin's Raw: Turkey (and occasional beef)
2. Stella & Chewy's Freeze Dried Raw: Salmon & Cod or Rabbit Dinner Morsels
3. Primal Freeze Dried Cat Food: Rabbit Formula
4. Open Farm: "Harvest Chicken" Freeze Dried Puffs
Our favorite brands of dry and wet food are:
1. Orijen: Six Fish or Original (dry)
2. Royal Canin: Veterinary Diet Adult Dental (dry- helps clean their teeth!)
3. Open Farm: Salmon/Chicken Boxed Gravy (wet)
4. Tiki Cat: After Dark / Whole Prey (canned)
5. Ziwi Peak: Mackerel & Lamb or Rabbit & Lamb (canned)
6. Weruva Variety Pack (canned)
7. Reveal Variety Pack (canned)
After 10-12 months of age, your kitten is ready to be introduced to adult dry foods (namely the kibbles and freeze dried- the wet foods can be fed immediately upon bringing him/her home since we dominantly use 1-3 ingredient canned food). Take time to experiment with flavors and textures to see what your cat prefers. We like to offer our cats a variety of meals and treats because who wants to eat the SAME thing every day for every meal? New foods & tastes keep things fresh and exciting and aid in preventing food boredom. You can also incorporate slow feeding mats for dry or wet food.
Note: Maine Coons REQUIRE 30% protein content in their diet. This will nourish their growing bodies and help them mature into their full size potential. Wet food is crucial for hydration and necessary at least once a day, and we also suggest a quality fish oil be added for coat and skin health. Please take time to educate yourself on the ingredients in many cheaper, "budget friendly" commercial cat food brands. We do our best to stay away from additives, byproducts, meals, and other fillers that long term can be unhealthy for our cats and affect their growth, coats, skin, and health in a negative way. We encourage you to stay away from brands like: Friskies, Fancy Feast, MeowMix, Whiskas, Temptations, and Greenies.
Malnutrition and GI/Skin issues are at risk when using these brands.
For litter, we have tried almost every brand out there but we 100% love Purina Tidy Cats Litter Pellets, BREEZE (comes with its own box & tray system, and for sand litter, we love Dr. Elsey's Ultra Litter (which works efficiently with a litter robot). Both are used by our cats and kittens and can be found on Amazon.
Can I visit the kittens prior to purchasing one?
We receive regular inquiries from people wanting to come see kittens. Please understand that we could never keep up with the demand of in-home visits, and it can be stressful for our mamas. For those of you who wish to meet the kittens more personally, we are happy to FaceTime or send over multiple videos prior to you choosing your kitten. We understand weariness with the rise in scammers lately so we want you to feel comfortable with us.
Once I purchase my kitten can you send me videos and photos weekly? What should I expect?
We love to send videos and pictures to show updates on your baby's growth! You can expect new photos/videos of your kitten every 10-14 days once the reservation has been made. Please respect our routine and understand we cannot accommodate daily requests for photos/ videos.