Please read through our FAQS/Policies prior to contacting us. The best way to contact us and start a dialog is via email. You can also go to our Facebook page and message us via Instant Messenger. I will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible. After we have established initial contact, I am happy to set up a time to talk on the phone so I can answer any questions you may have. I have tried to include as much information as possible below so you may find that many of your questions are answered prior to contacting us.
We do not keep a waiting list as we are a small cattery. When we have available kittens, I will post pictures on this website and on our Facebook page (LionSpirit Maine Coons). We have an Instagram page as well but that is mostly for adorable videos of us spending time with the cats and kittens that I love to share. Be sure to check out our Instagram! It will give you more of an idea about our daily lives with the cats, their personalities, etc. If you are interested in a kitten, we ask that you complete an application first so that we can get to know you, your lifestyle, etc. Our kittens/cats are part of our family. We do our absolute best to ensure that they are loved, healthy, well cared for, and nurtured so that they have the best possible start in life. It is our goal for each kitten/cat we place to go to its forever home. That puts a lot of weight and responsibility on our shoulders in ensuring that our kittens/cats are going to the right situations with the best possible owners.
If your application is approved, you will then be sent a contract that you will need to read, initial, and sign.
Once we receive the initialed and signed contract, we will make a copy and send the copy to you for your records. You will then have the option to select a kitten from those that are available. Once you have selected a kitten you are interested in and messaged us via text or email, you will need to make a non-refundable deposit on your kitten of 350.00. This non-refundable deposit will go towards the full purchase price of your kitten. I make it non-refundable because I assume that by the time you are ready to make a deposit, you are certain that you have chosen this kitten, we have established a trusting relationship, and you are serious about your intentions. The total cost of a pet kitten from our cattery, regardless of sex or color, is 3,000.00. Please let me know if you are interested in showing one of our kittens/cats. I will do my best to help you choose a kitten/cat that I believe has show potential though please know that there are many variables involved in showing and even with a show quality cat, your kitten/cat is not guaranteed to final depending on competition, grooming, etc. Additionally, some kittens/cats do not like showing. Please know that I would LOVE to get more of our kittens into the show hall and that it is in my best interest for them to do well so if you want a show potential/show quality kitten/cat, I will do my best to accommodate you. Your kitten must be paid in full two weeks prior to pick up/transport. We accept Paypal, Zelle, and Venmo. You may also send a Money Order if you would like.
Please try not to panic during this process. We will go in the order of approved applications, one at a time. If you have been approved to adopt a kitten/cat from us, it is because we have chosen to trust that you are a great match for one of our kittens/cats and vice versa. It is our intent to establish a friendly, ongoing relationship with you so that we, as breeders, can give you any future support you may need, answer questions you may have, make the entire process of adopting a cat from us a positive experience for you and your kitten/cat and share our love of these wonderful cats for years to come. We have made many friends through our cats and hope to make many more!
I understand that there are a lot of unscrupulous scammers out there that take advantage of potential pet buyers. We are a legitimate, registered cattery and I will do my best to reassure you of our integrity if you have any concerns whatsoever. You can verify our cattery registration by going to the Cat Fancier Association (CFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA) websites.
We are a closed cattery at this time. The only cats that participate in our breeding program currently live with us. We also do not allow visits to our cattery for several reasons. First, the health of our family and cats is paramount to us. Second, I work full-time at home in addition to caring for our cats. Third, we live at a time when we have just decided, as a family, that our personal safety and security is extremely important. The only people who enter our home are those we know very well and trust. I absolutely understand that this may be a deal breaker for some families who want to come and meet their kittens in person. There are other breeders who feel comfortable opening their homes to prospective buyers and if that is something you require, we encourage you to choose a breeder who does that for your own peace of mind. You absolutely should be 100% comfortable with the breeder you choose as this is a huge personal and financial investment. I am happy to Facetime in real time, send pictures and videos of your kitten/cat as well as the sire/dam. In these pictures/videos, you can see where the cats are, where kittens play, eat, are litter trained, and weaned. Our Facebook and Instagram accounts show lots of pictures and videos as well. Take your time, do your research and get to know me if you are interested in one of our kittens/cats. Please remember that I also must take a leap of faith in placing my trust in you, a potential pet buyer.
All of our kittens/cats will be spayed/neutered prior to placement. This is non-negotiable for us and we believe this policy is in the best interest of our kittens. We have done ample research on ESN and are confident that it a safe procedure in which the benefits of ESN outweigh the risks. Our kittens go to their new homes at 14-16 weeks to ensure optimal socialization, time to complete the spay/neuter, and to ensure that kittens have received all appropriate vaccinations. At the present time, we are not placing kittens or cats with breeding rights.
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The price to purchase one of our pet kittens is 3,000.00. That is so expensive! Why? It requires a substantial amount of money to properly raise purebred cats responsibly and ethically.
Vet bills, health testing, genetic testing, heart scans, premium food, medications, toys, scratchers, equipment, cat litter, cleaning supplies, show expenses, travel expenses, registration expenses, the cost of early spay/neuter, microchipping, advertising and anything else we are forgetting are ongoing and very costly expenses. Our cat food bill this year, alone, was astronomical. Maine Coons (especially pregnant/nursing queens, kittens, and male cats) eat a lot and I never, ever skimp on nutrition. Almost all of our cats eat a balanced, raw diet and their health is reflective of that. Additionally, these costs have recently increased exponentially. We do our very best to provide our cats with the very best. Consider what you are receiving when you do purchase a kitten/cat from us:
*Cats that are regularly health tested. All of our breeding cats are genetically tested and determined "clear" for genetic diseases and other health issues prior to breeding.
*Kittens are already spayed/neutered prior to placement.
*All of our breeding cats receive yearly HCM scans by a board-certified feline cardiologist prior to breeding.
*Cleanliness is HUGE to me in terms of cat husbandry. Litter boxes are cleaned at least twice daily, food/water dishes are kept clean, living areas are cleaned and vacuumed daily. We have air filters in our home and we keep the numbers of adult cats in our home manageable as a small cattery. I use veterinary-grade cleaning solution to regularly and thoroughly disinfect cat areas. My goal is always to ensure that I am doing all that I can to keep our cats/kittens healthy and I feel extremely proud of how we run our cattery as our cats/kittens are vigorous and healthy.
*All kittens are vet-examined, dewormed, and vaccinated with core vaccinations, prior to placement. New owners will receive health records when they receive their kitten/cat.
*We are a FeLV/FIV-free cattery.
*We offer a two-year health guarantee against fatal genetic diseases.
*All of our cats and kittens are registered in The International Cat Association (TICA). Our cattery is registered in both CFA/TICA.
*Every attempt is made to socialize kittens from birth. They are raised with busy children, among our family, are handled and played with throughout the day, and accustomed to the daily, noisy activities that occur in our home. I am very proud of the time and affection we invest in socializing our kittens. Please note that we do not own dogs, so they are not accustomed to being around them at this point though most Maine Coons should be able to successfully live with dogs if they are introduced to them slowly and properly.
*Our kittens/cats will participate in cat shows to verify that we are striving to breed cats that meet the Maine Coon Breed Standards, as outlined in TICA and CFA.
*Ongoing lifetime support from us in addressing any future concerns, questions you may have regarding your kitten/cat. If we don't have an answer for you, we will consult others who may, including our vet, other experienced breeders, my mentor, etc.
Once your kitten/cat is chosen and the contract is signed, you can expect videos and 2-3 pics once a week until you meet your kitten. If I am able to do more, I will but please know that there are times during the year when I am swamped with jewelry orders or extra busy with family. Your kitten/cat must be paid in full two weeks prior to transport. We are located in southern Utah and are happy to meet you in Las Vegas, NV or St. George, UT. We are willing to arrange another meeting place if it does not require us to travel more than a few hours away. Just talk to me about it and we will try to work out something mutually agreeable. We also know an absolutely wonderful, highly reputable courier/pet nanny, who we have used several times, who can safely transport your kitten/cat for you at your expense. We do not ship our kittens via cargo. It is too stressful for the cats, in my opinion. You must either meet us at an agreed upon public place, fly into McCarran airport (Las Vegas) or the St. George airport and meet us there, or hire a courier to transport your kitten/cat.
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