Adoption Application — Royal Maine Coon Cattery

Your future companion

Let’s start with the kitten that brought you here.

Please have a photo of your driver’s license or state ID ready — ID verification is required for every application. No payment is required to apply. Your ID is used only to verify your application and is never published.

Which kitten are you interested in?

Are you interested in an available kitten, or would you like to be on the waiting list? required

Breed Preference

Color Preference

The list changes with the breed — only colors we actually offer.

Gender Preference

Coat Preference

Age Preference

How soon are you looking to bring a kitten into your family?

Are you looking for a pet, show, or breeding quality kitten?

Are you looking for a kitten with breeding rights?

Are you a cat breeder?

About you

So we know how to reach you.

Full Name required

Phone required

E-mail required

Home Address required

Age of Applicant

What is your budget for a kitten or cat?

Do you need shipping or delivery? (We are in Maryland)

City of Delivery

Life at home

A Maine Coon is a large cat — Kate wants to picture where your kitten is going.

What type of home do you live in?

Do you rent or own your home?

Do you have your landlord's permission to have pets?

I would describe my household as:

Is anyone living in your household allergic to cats?

Have you ever surrendered a pet?

Is this kitten or cat a gift for someone?

Do you have experience with kittens or cats?

How many pets do you currently own?

Do you have children?

Ages of children

Have your children had exposure to kittens or cats?

Are the children comfortable around animals and do they understand how to handle an animal kindly?

Have the children been prepared to have a new animal in the home?

Do you have a dog?

What breed is your dog?

How many dogs do you own?

Do you have a cat?

What breed is your cat?

How many cats do you own?

Your breeding plans

This section appears only because you chose Breed quality, breeding rights, or said you are a breeder.

Are you planning to become a breeder, or do you want a kitten with a breeding option?

If you already breed

Are you a registered cat breeder?

Cattery name and registration

How long have you been breeding?

Do you keep your cats in a cage?

Do you keep your studs separated from queens?

How often do you breed your female cats (queens)?

Do your cats live with you in the house, or separately?

If you are just starting

Do you have experience breeding cats?

Are you planning to be a registered breeder?

Do you already have a stud or queens?

What gender and how old?

Where do you plan to keep your queens and studs?

How many litters do you expect from a queen per year?

Tell us about your plans and goals for your breeding program.

Personality & companionship

What matters most to you in a cat’s personality? Please choose one answer for each. These describe your preferences — they are not guarantees about an individual kitten.

Family & visitors

Good with Children

Good with Cats

Good with Dogs

Interacts with house guests

Affection & closeness

Friendly

Lap-Cat

Likes to be held

Follows you around

Seeks Attention

Loves Pets

Likes to be by my side

Activity & independence

Playful

Independent

Can be alone

Leashed

Everyday expectations

Calm

Quiet

Never wake me up at night

Never show aggressive behavior

Not shedding

Is vocal and talkative

A final introduction

How did you hear about us?

Your ID required

We ask every applicant for an ID. It protects our families and our cattery from fraudulent applications. Please add a photo of your driver’s license or state ID.

+Tap to add a photo of your ID

Your ID is used only to verify this application. It is sent privately to our cattery and is never published or shared.

Review your application

Check everything before you send. You can still change any answer.