Adoption Process
Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our European Maine Coon kittens! We take pride in raising healthy, well-socialized kittens and placing them in loving, permanent homes.
Our Adoption Process is simple, transparent, and focused on creating the best match between a kitten and its future family.
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*Live video calls (FaceTime or Zoom) are available after application approval so families can meet kittens and ask questions.
How our Adoption Process Works-
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First-Come Adoption (No Traditional Waitlist)
Kittens are adopted on a first-come basis once they become available. Submission of an application does not reserve a kitten nor place you in a traditional waitlist.
When kittens are evaluated and marked as Available, approved applicants are contacted in the order their confirmed interest is received for the available kittens.
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Step-by-Step Adoption Overview
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1. Apply for Adoption
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Complete the Adoption Application. Approved applicants will be contacted and invited to review kittens once they are available.
👉 Application approval does not reserve a kitten — it simply qualifies you to participate when kittens are available.
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2. Availability Announcement
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Once a litter is evaluated and ready, kittens will be announced as:
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Available for Adoption
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Under Evaluation
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Reserved
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Only kittens marked “Available for Adoption” are open for selection.
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3. First-Come Adoption Selection
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Approved applicants will be notified via text/email with photos and details of available kittens.
You will have 24 hours to respond with your interest in a kitten. The first confirmed applicant to respond for each available kitten will have priority in placement.
Due to limited availability, many kittens are placed quickly once announced.
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4. Adoption Deposit​
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Once you confirm your selection:
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A non-refundable adoption deposit (20% of the remaining balance) is due within 24 hours to hold your kitten. This ensures serious placement and allows us to prioritize committed families.
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This deposit secures your selection and marks the kitten as Reserved.
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Communication & Timing
You will receive:
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Updated photos every 7–10 days while kittens are growing
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A text or email when kittens are ready for viewing
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If you do not respond within 24 hours of a kitten availability notification, the kitten may be offered to other approved applicants.
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Final Notes
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We do not accept deposits to simply “hold a place in line.”
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Adoption deposits are only accepted after a kitten is selected.
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Adoption deposits are non-refundable but applied toward the final adoption price.
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Ready to Apply?
👉 Go to the Adoption Application page to get started.
Kitten Pricing & Placement
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Our European Maine Coon kittens are priced individually based on pedigree, structure, size, color, and special traits such as polydactyl paws or unique eye color.
Pet-quality kittens start at $3,000.
✨ Current kittens are being placed with adjusted placement rates — please inquire for details.
Kittens with rare traits or breeding/show potential are priced individually.
Pricing reflects the quality of our European lines, extensive health testing, exceptional socialization, and lifetime breeder support.
Final pricing is discussed after application review to ensure the best match for both kitten and family.
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Flexible payment options are available through PayPal Pay Later for qualified buyers, including short-term interest-free payments and longer monthly plans.
Submitting an application does not reserve a kitten.
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Included With Adoption
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Each kitten from The Maine Place is raised with intention and extensive preparation for life in their new home. Adoption includes:
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Comprehensive veterinary examination
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Age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming
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Spay or neuter prior to placement (pet homes)
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Registration paperwork
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Health guarantee
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A thoughtfully curated go-home gift bag
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Lifetime breeder support
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Transparency & Verification
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We understand the importance of trust when adopting a kitten online. We are happy to provide verification throughout the adoption process, including:
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Recent photos and videos of your kitten
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Live video calls upon request
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Veterinary documentation
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Registration paperwork
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Ongoing communication before and after placement
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We encourage prospective families to ask questions and feel confident throughout the process.
