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FAQ's - All of your questions answered!
PLEASE READ IN FULL BEFORE CONTACTING US.
WE DO NOT OFFER BREEDING RIGHTS. Be cautious of scammers and request a facetime to meet us!
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Who are you and how do I know that you're real?
My name is Autumn Ridnell and I am very present on social media with countless articles written about me and my previous farm Fox Hollow Farm (Issaquah, WA). PLEASE do your research by googling me so that you feel comfortable with me as a breeder and seller of AMAZING Maine Coon kittens! I have been doing this for over 16 years now and LOVE sharing these kittens with others. Please review this page and our home page for more info and to see photos of myself and my adult daughter, Kyra, who helps me with raising our Maine Coon kittens.
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What are your Maine Coons cats like? What makes them special?
In AZ and WA, we focus on breeding from our large, European lines. Our American lines can be found at our sister location in Oklahoma. If you don't currently see what you're looking for from available litters, we typically have kittens in the fall, summer, and spring and always expect an array of color including classic tabby, silver tabby, black, gray, blue, red, red and white, champagne, black and white, blue and white, agouti, tortie, silver shaded, chinchilla (shell), calico, flame point, and patch tabby. Our kittens are hand-raised by our family and we have spent 15 years crafting the most dynamic Maine Coons! The European lines produce gorgeous babies that are large with long lynx tips on their ears, fuller manes, luxurious 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. We charge between $3000-$5000 for the classic colors and $5000-$6000 for the highly desirable colors like black smoke, high silver, and black shaded. Our Maine Coon kittens are priced differently depending on many variables such as size, bloodline, rarity of color, coat type, extra toes, and other physical attributes. Our kittens are very well socialized and litter box trained. Both our males and females have 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?
All of our cats live in our homes. We have renovated large RV garages, basements, and bedrooms into cat playgrounds and when each mamma gives birth she will have her own nesting/birthing area so that she has privacy and security. All of our females will average 1-2 litters per year until they retire around the age of 6 and then are either transitioned to a wonderful new home or remain with us and our family members forever. There are numerous common areas where the cats enjoy socialization and grooming, and all of our kitties are provided with huge play structures that go as high as 12 feet tall! There are lots of videos on our social media pages showing the areas that our kittens are raised in.
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 payment. All payments are final and we do not offer refunds. Payment plans are limited, and it is first come first serve. Priority is given to our Gold Members as explained below. As soon as you pay for your kitten, it is marked as sold and we begin planning for the take-home day! Please read through our transportation section below if you are interested in having us bring your kitten to you.
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GOLD MEMBERSHIP: If you are a serious buyer who wants a 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.
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A $500 (non-refundable) down-payment is required which will be applied to the kitten(s) you choose. This Gold Member status does not expire, so you may wait as long as you wish and as long as we are still selling kittens. 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 mean you will be the last to choose a kitten.
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The Process: Once you join, we create a profile that includes everything you're looking for in a Maine Coon. Sex, color, parents, disposition, 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. Regardless, you will get to enjoy video updates of our litters as they grow, which will show you how our kittens develop. When it is you turn to choose your kitten, we will send you videos of each litter starting on the day they are born, then at 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks of age. By week 4, you will receive individual videos/photos of each available kitten along with its price. This is when the buying process begins. Kittens may go home at about 10 weeks old after they have seen our vet for an exam and been given a full de-worming treatment.
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To become a Gold Member simply text us, "I want to be a Gold Member". You will chat with Kyra to share what you want in a kitten, then send your $500 down payment through Zelle to autumn@luxekittens.com. We are happy to schedule a FaceTime if needed. The remaining and final balance will be due when you choose your kitten. (Please note again that ALL payments are NON-REFUNDABLE).
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We offer the following transportation options:
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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*
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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
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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.
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Transportation that requires an overnight hotel stay starts at $1,500.
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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.
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**a missed return flight due to client tardiness will result in additional charges**
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How old is my kitten when it can come home and will it be potty trained?
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Your kitten will be ready to go home with you around 10 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 pellet litters.
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Will my kitten be vaccinated? Wormed? Socialized? Spayed or neutered? What do you offer for a health guarantee?
Our kittens will be seen by our vet for a general exam prior to going home with you. We encourage everyone to have a vet appointment scheduled within 3 days of picking up their kitten to start vaccines. Their health will be confirmed and a round of worming medication will be administered. Each kitten is given a de-wormer prior to leaving our home to ensure there is NO Giardia, Hookworms, Whipworms, or Roundworms. We take all necessary measures to ensure your kitten leaves our home disease-free; all of our studs and queens have been tested negative for FIV (immunodeficiency virus) and FELV (leukemia virus) and other genetic diseases such as PKDEF/PKD/SMA/HCM. Screening dates are posted under each King/Queen profile here. In the unfortunate event in which a fatal medical condition arises within the fist six months of life (that we determine existed when the kitten was born), we will allow you to choose a new kitten. ALL pet kittens are required to be spayed or neutered by the age of 6 months old 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). All of our kittens interact with other cats, numerous family members and friends plus occasional dogs so they are very well socialized.
How big will my kitten get? Will it have a huge mane, long lynx tips, and a bushy tail?
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It is impossible for us to guarantee the full-grown weight and size of any kitten. We have a great idea of how a kitten will turn out based on past breeding pairs, 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 overall 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 fixed cats will typically grow larger. Females typically grow to 13-17 pounds and the males 16-24 pounds. Please 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.
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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 health/screening documents from each parent can be provided upon request. 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 as they are considered "pet" quality and not intended for showing or breeding purposes. ​
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What do you feed your cats/kittens? What kitty litter do you use?
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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 healthiest options on the market, unlike many other brands loaded with meals, byproducts, and additives. We do NOT recommend ANY Royal Canin products past the Mom & Baby cat food. As your kitten grows, we suggest their diet consists of raw food (freeze dried is great!) and Orijen 6 Fish dry kibble plus the whole prey cans from Tiki Cat (mackerel, salmon, tuna, etc), or other favorites like Open Farm's Salmon Gravy or Smalls Human Grade Cat Food. Treats and snacks like freeze dried fish, quail eggs, and secreting organs like hearts ands livers are an amazing bonus, too!
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Our favorite brands of the raw and dehydrated food for the adults are:
1. Darwin's - Turkey (and occasional beef for more protein)
2. Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Salmon & Cod or Rabbit Dinner Morsels
2. Primal Freeze Dried Cat Food - Rabbit Formula
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Our favorite brands of dry and wet food are:
1. Orijen (dry)
2. Open Farm (Salmon Gravy)
3. Tiki Cat After Dark / Tiki Cat Whole Prey
4. Smalls.com
5. Ziwi Canned (Mackerel & Lamb or Rabbit & Lamb)
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After 6 months of age, your kitten is ready to be introduced to adult foods (namely the kibbles and freeze dried). 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 for your kitty while preventing boredom. You can also incorporate slow feeding mats and puzzles for your kitty to enjoy.
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 and bone broth is crucial for hydration, and we also suggest a quality fish oil (like salmon) to be added for coat and skin health. Please take time to educate yourself on the ingredients in many commercial cat food brands. We do our best to stay away from additives, byproducts, meals, and other chemicals that long term are very unhealthy for cats and can result in malnutrition and health issues. We encourage you to stay away from brands like: Purina, Friskies, Fancy Feast, MeowMix, Iams, Sheba, Whiskas, Temptations, Greenies, Hills Science, and anything from Blue Buffalo/Wilderness.
Malnutrition and GI/Skin issues are at risk when using these brands.
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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. Both are used by our cats and kittens and can be found on Amazon.
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Can I visit the kittens prior to purchasing one?
We receive daily inquiries from people wanting to come see kittens. Please understand that we could never keep up with the demand of wanting to have in-home visits. 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.
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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. Please respect our routine and understand we cannot accommodate daily requests for photos/ videos.