Welcome to Wildcat Creek Cattery LLC, Maine Coons!
We are a family owned cattery located in Noblesville, Indiana USA. These amazing cats are a big part of our life and we would love to share that with you!
Adoption Process
What is the adoption process?
1. I suggest researching about Maine Coons to make sure they are a good fit for you and your family.
2. Please read frequency asked as this answers a lot of questions you might have. Also look over the website. There are many pictures, videos, and Maine Coon information. I am always adding to them. If you do not see your questioned answered you are welcome to contact me.
3. Please read the kitten contract. This is the health guarantee for your kitten. All kittens under the age of one will come with a health guarantee up to their 2nd birthday. Click the button below.
2. Please read frequency asked as this answers a lot of questions you might have. Also look over the website. There are many pictures, videos, and Maine Coon information. I am always adding to them. If you do not see your questioned answered you are welcome to contact me.
3. Please read the kitten contract. This is the health guarantee for your kitten. All kittens under the age of one will come with a health guarantee up to their 2nd birthday. Click the button below.
3. I have 2 options on how to adopt a Maine Coon Kitten:
- DEPOSIT WAITING LIST: The deposit waiting list is OPEN. A $500 deposit (which does go towards the final price of the kitten) will secure your spot for a Maine Coon kitten. This locks in your price and does not expire.
- MAINE COON NEWSLETTER: Sign up for the newsletter below, you will be notified of available kittens after the Deposit List has been contacted.
Kitten Application to join the deposit list. Click the box below.
4. Pick up days are firm. The dates will be posted several weeks before they become available. There is a $25/day boarding fee up to one week if you cannot pick up your kitten on these dates. Unless you are flying into Indianapolis Airport or using a flight nanny, then that day must be scheduled after pick up days and no boarding fees will be charged.
5. You can follow the Maine Coons on social media to see cute videos and pictures; Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. Past families interact most on Facebook. I also have a group where past families post their kittens. Only those who have a kitten/ cat or a deposit in for a kitten, can join the Facebook group. This is a close knit group to connect with other families with their Maine Coons. It also helps keep scammers out.
6. All of our kittens come with a care package to help transition into their new home.
5. You can follow the Maine Coons on social media to see cute videos and pictures; Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. Past families interact most on Facebook. I also have a group where past families post their kittens. Only those who have a kitten/ cat or a deposit in for a kitten, can join the Facebook group. This is a close knit group to connect with other families with their Maine Coons. It also helps keep scammers out.
6. All of our kittens come with a care package to help transition into their new home.
* I have first choice on kittens.
Does my kitten come with a Health Guarantee?
All kittens under the age of one will come with a health guarantee to their 2nd birthday. You can read more by clicking the button below.
All kittens under the age of one will come with a health guarantee to their 2nd birthday. You can read more by clicking the button below.
What comes home with my kitten?
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Where do I pick up my kitten?
We are located in Noblesville, Indiana.
You will pick up your kitten at Wildcat Creek Cattery Maine Coons here. When you arrive here you will need to call or text me and let me know which kitten you are picking up. You are welcome to come in or I can bring your kitten to your vehicle. Please be on time as I will have others picking up their kitten the same day. I understand traffic and construction could play a factor. Let me know if that is the case if you run into it. I do not post my address publicly as that is a safety hazard to my family and my cats. Those who get a kitten from me of course will get that information.
We are located in Noblesville, Indiana.
You will pick up your kitten at Wildcat Creek Cattery Maine Coons here. When you arrive here you will need to call or text me and let me know which kitten you are picking up. You are welcome to come in or I can bring your kitten to your vehicle. Please be on time as I will have others picking up their kitten the same day. I understand traffic and construction could play a factor. Let me know if that is the case if you run into it. I do not post my address publicly as that is a safety hazard to my family and my cats. Those who get a kitten from me of course will get that information.
- If you no call/ no show on the scheduled day for pick up, this will result in loss of your kitten, deposit, and any other payments that have been made; allowing other families the option of the kitten.
- I will have a set day that kittens will need to be picked up. Please adjust accordingly or there will be a $25 boarding fee per day up to one week.
Visitor and Pick-up Policy?
- We are a closed cattery for the health of our cats. This is also our home as well. We have plenty of pictures and videos of the parents and kittens, cattery, and past families who have received kittens from us on this website. Our home is also our "cattery." Therefore, we do not conduct cattery tours, allowing the public onto our property and into our home "just to check out how large our baby kittens are" or "to see European Maine Coons for the first time". This would put our kittens at risk for outside diseases as they are not yet fully immunized. Although visiting kittens is fun, there is no health benefit or bonding that occurs from the visit. Your kitten will quickly bond to you and your family once you have them home. This also can bring on stress to our mothers when bringing strangers to see their kittens or almost due. My first priority is making sure my cats are in a stress free atmosphere. All of our cats/ kittens are well socialized with adults, children, cats, and dogs.
- The only time I allow visitors is when they are picking up their kitten.
What are you favorite cat items?
What do you feed your kittens?
Purina Pro Kitten
- I send home their food to help with any tummy issues. If you want to change to a completely different brand, slowly mix the kitten foods together for two weeks to help any tummy issues or diarrhea. I also feed other Purina wet food for variety.
- Maine Coon kittens need kitten food till about 18 months old. They are a slow growing breed and need the calories. It's best to free feed to make sure they are getting enough calories. They grow a ton and then slow down between 12 to 18 months old but continue to grow till about 4 to 5 years old. I also give our cats wet food daily. You do not have to feed them wet daily. That's up to you. When I'm introducing new kittens food, I start out with wet food.
What litter do you use?
Arm and Hammer is our go to for litter.
Arm and Hammer is our go to for litter.
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What litter boxes do you use?
- Your kitten will be trained to use a regular litter box and an auto litter box. We use the Robot Litter box mostly.
I also use the Popur. This is best for cats 12 weeks and up.
What are your favorite cat products?
Click below and it will take you to Amazon with our favorite products.
Click below and it will take you to Amazon with our favorite products.
What kind of cats do you breed?
Do you breed full blooded Maine Coons?
- I specialize in Euroline Maine Coons only. Most of our breeders were imported by Russia, some are born here, or I work closely with breeders who also import their Maine Coons.
Do you breed any other type of cat?
- We do not breed any other type of cats.
Who are you registered with?
- We are registered with Tica. Our cattery name is WILDCATCREEK and my name is Crystal Rhine. You can call to confirm. Tica no longer allows you to look up Catteries on their website which is a great idea as to help prevent scams.
- A note from Tica: Some individuals were using the cattery list to falsify documents to look like one of the catteries listed on TICA's website.
Are you cats health DNA tested?
- We test our cats through Optimal Selection. Optimal Selection tests for 40+ health genetics which our cats are all negative for. Our cats are also tested through our vet for Feline Leukemia (FeLV)/ Feline AIDS (FIV) and negative.
- All Maine Coons in a breeding program should be DNA tested for Congenital HCM, PKD, and SMA. Congenital HCM is a congenital heart defect found in 3 out of every 10 untested Maine Coons. Do not let any breeder talk you into thinking that their adult cats do not need this DNA test. This is regardless of whether they had the ECHO. An ECHO only lets you know if there is a current heart issue, an ECHO will not reveal if they carry the gene for it and if they will develop it later or pass it down to kittens. Congenital HCM will show up between 1 and 4 years old (on average) and it is not curable. Both parents need to be tested to ensure that the kitten does not have the Congenital HCM gene. Have the breeder provide proof of DNA testing if needed.
Will the kittens eyes stay blue?
- All kittens are born with blue eyes but none of ours will keep that color. It can take up to a year before your kitten's eye color to stop changing. Their eye color will be a gold or green. We do not have any breeders with the gene for the blue eye color.
How big does your cats get?
- European Maine Coons usually stop growing around age 4 to 5 years old. It's based on their genetics how much they will weigh by then. Females can be around 15 lbs and males around 25 lbs. Past families have told us their female was already 20 lbs or their male was close to 30 lbs. It's really their length than weight that makes them large. Our breeders are not fixed so their weights are going to be different than a pets. We do have a few fixed cats here and their fur is much fuller and weigh more. Once our breeders are spayed/neutered it takes about 6 months for their fluff to come in.
What colors does your breeders produce?
Do you declaw your cats?
- None of our cats we have are declawed. It's inhumane and can cause a lot of issues for the cat. I have suggestions of cat scratching posts, toys, etc under "Favorite Products." The contract that comes with your kitten will state it will not be declawed. If they are the contract is void.
Can my Maine Coon go outside?
- Maine Coons have been bred for years to be an indoor animal. They can only go outside if you have them in a harness with a leash or a catio to stay safe. They cannot roam outside. If you plan to get one of my kittens to put outdoors you will need to look elsewhere. Reputable breeders will not let you have a kitten knowing you will let it roam outdoors. Here is a link about why it's harmful to cats and how to safely have them go outside with you.
How do I introduce my cat/dog to the new kitten?
- When you get home it's best to have a room ready for your kitten to themselves. Have their food, water, litter, toys, bed, etc. in there with them. Everything is new and scary so expect the first few days to not be quite themselves. They can check each other out between the doors and then slowly introduce them to each other. Usually it's a quick transition for your kitten. It's much easier for them than an older cat to adjust.
- Always quarantine a new pet away from other animals for a minimum of 10 days.
Where can I see pictures/videos of the breeders and kittens?
Where can I see kittens that come available?
Who is your Veterinarian?
I use more than one vet depending on our cats needs.
Delivery and Pick Up Options
Do you ship your cats?
HOTELS NEAR BY:
- We do not offer cargo shipping due to USDA regulations. It's illegal to ship cargo if you have more than 4 breeding females. It's also very stressful on them and there is no one watch them. They are under the plane with luggage.
- We do not personally deliver our cats to your home. You will need to make arrangements to get your kitten.
- I will have 2 set days for pick up. The dates will be posted weeks in advance. I am located in Noblesville, IN. When you arrive please call or text me your name and which kitten you are picking up.
- I can meet you at the airport at baggage claim. An airline approved carrier lined with a water proof litter box (no litter) will come with your kitten. This must be scheduled after pick up days.
- If you plan to fly in and rent a car to drive here, pick up days can be another day as flights determine pick up dates.
HOTELS NEAR BY:
FLIGHT NANNY SERVICE AVAILABLE:
PERFECT PARCEL LLC
How does it work?
As your agent (Perfect Parcel LLC) for delivery, we contract with you (not the breeder). This means you’ll handle payment for the kitten directly with the breeder. In addition, most breeders will meet at an airport but they often have a fee – you’ll want to make sure to ask for this as we only do airport-to-airport transportation.
Once you’ve confirmed that we’ll be able to pick up the kitten, please reach out to us with the following information:
Additionally we will reach out to the breeder to ensure a smooth pick-up process. We will also confirm with the breeder what they’ll be providing (cat carrier, food, litterbox, etc) to make sure we have everything needed for the trip.
Preparing for Delivery Day
Once you’ve booked with us, we will provide you an itinerary of our planned delivery day. This will include a packet containing the pick-up schedule, airline tickets, and expected arrival time.
We will also take inventory of any supplies that will be coming along. Typically this includes an airplane-sized travel carrier along with anything else the breeder provides.
Delivery Day
When the day finally arrives, we will text you every step of the way. You will always know exactly where we are along with pictures of our journey.
Once we arrive at our final destination, we will meet you in the baggage claim area of the destination airport.
PRICING
PERFECT PARCEL LLC
How does it work?
As your agent (Perfect Parcel LLC) for delivery, we contract with you (not the breeder). This means you’ll handle payment for the kitten directly with the breeder. In addition, most breeders will meet at an airport but they often have a fee – you’ll want to make sure to ask for this as we only do airport-to-airport transportation.
Once you’ve confirmed that we’ll be able to pick up the kitten, please reach out to us with the following information:
- Originating airport
- Destination airport
- Date of delivery
- Contact information of your breeder
Additionally we will reach out to the breeder to ensure a smooth pick-up process. We will also confirm with the breeder what they’ll be providing (cat carrier, food, litterbox, etc) to make sure we have everything needed for the trip.
Preparing for Delivery Day
Once you’ve booked with us, we will provide you an itinerary of our planned delivery day. This will include a packet containing the pick-up schedule, airline tickets, and expected arrival time.
We will also take inventory of any supplies that will be coming along. Typically this includes an airplane-sized travel carrier along with anything else the breeder provides.
Delivery Day
When the day finally arrives, we will text you every step of the way. You will always know exactly where we are along with pictures of our journey.
Once we arrive at our final destination, we will meet you in the baggage claim area of the destination airport.
PRICING
- Transparent pricing is important to us – that’s why we want to lay it all out for you before you even contact us!
- Pricing is simply the air fare fee charged by the airline + a flat fee of $499.
- Air fares are very unpredictable and very greatly depending on the destination and season. However the one thing that is predictable is that prices will go up closer to the flight date! The best way to secure a lower price is by booking as far in advance as possible.
- Please contact us for a free, no obligation quote! We will work to find a solution that fits within your budget.
PET JET PALS
The flight nanny flies standby, so you need to be flexible on the pick-up dates/times because occasionally the first or second delivery date needs adjusted if there are no open standby seats to IND Airport. Most deliveries within the United States for one kitten are $500-650 USD. $750 for 2 kittens.
*Alaska and Puerto Rico $750-850 USD. Some other airports can run higher than $650.
How it works, a few weeks before delivery, I contact Pet Jet Pals and once a flight nanny takes the job, the client sends a $100 to $150 deposit to Pet Jet Pals in advance of the flight, and then the remaining balance is paid in cash at the airport upon delivery to the flight nanny. I will provide that information to you when the time comes. I set up everything with Pet Jet Pals.
The flight nanny flies standby, so you need to be flexible on the pick-up dates/times because occasionally the first or second delivery date needs adjusted if there are no open standby seats to IND Airport. Most deliveries within the United States for one kitten are $500-650 USD. $750 for 2 kittens.
*Alaska and Puerto Rico $750-850 USD. Some other airports can run higher than $650.
How it works, a few weeks before delivery, I contact Pet Jet Pals and once a flight nanny takes the job, the client sends a $100 to $150 deposit to Pet Jet Pals in advance of the flight, and then the remaining balance is paid in cash at the airport upon delivery to the flight nanny. I will provide that information to you when the time comes. I set up everything with Pet Jet Pals.
FYI:
- It is customary to tip the flight nanny in addition to the flight nanny fee, and I always tip the nanny but you should too. This is a very time- consuming process for the flight nanny to get to my location, then to your location, and then to get back home.
Pricing for a pet Maine Coon kitten
Can I purchase a kitten as a gift?
- If the kitten is living in your home and it's a gift to the family yes they can be sold as a gift. If you plan to give away the kitten then no. The person who signs the kitten contract is the one who is responsible for the kitten. Kitten Health Contract is not transferable. This is a huge commitment for 12-15 years or longer.
- If you need to sign for a parent, contact me further.
Do you accept payment plans?
- Once you have your deposit in you can pay as often as you like. Kitten must be paid in full before they leave us.
Discounts?
- Past families who are wanting another kitten please contact me further.
- Maine coons do best in 2's. They are very social and love to have a companion. This also helps with boredom and behavioral issues. Please contact me further if you are a new family on discount pricing.
Do you sell breeding rights?
- If you are an established, registered cattery, you may contact me further about breeding rights. I do not give breeding rights very often. When inquiring, link me to your website, social media, who you are registered with, and cattery name.
Do you stud out your males?
- This could potently bring in viruses to my cattery and harm our cats. I will not stud out any of my males ever.
What payments do you accept?
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Cash App
- Personal Check
- Cashier's Check
- Credit/debit card
- PayPal
- Cash
Maine Coon Kitten Pet Price:
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*Males, smokes, silvers, shaded, chinchilla and polydactyls are most requested.
How do I know it's not a scam?
How do I know it's not a scam?
There are ways to know if someone is a scammer or not.
There are ways to know if someone is a scammer or not.
- Ask for their name, location, Cattery name, and which organization they are registered with. You can call Tica or CFA to confirm the information is correct and they are registering the kittens. I'm registered with Tica and they no longer allow just anyone to look on their website for Catteries. Too many people were stealing names so they took it down. A few catteries are listed on Tica's website but those are ones who pay for advertisement. There are several catteries on there but you will have to call Tica and confirm. www.tica.org
- Ask for their vet information, google it to make sure it's a real place, and call them. My vet information is above.
- If you can't follow your money do not trust them. If they only accept Walmart to Walmart, Money Gram, Western Union, etc that is how you cannot follow your money. Once it's gone it's gone. However if you are purchasing from another country that will be different. I import mine and have to use Western Union or Money Gram. In the states I would never use them.
- If they are pushy that's a red flag. Real breeders care where their kittens go.
- If the price is too good to be true it probably is. Breeding correctly is very expensive.
- If they have a generic name on their website or Facebook page that's a red flag too. A breeder is proud of their Cattery name. They will not have Maine Coons for Sale or Maine Coons for Cheap or anything along these lines. They will use their Cattery name.
- Look at pictures and they should all be very similar. If they have multiple backgrounds I would be leery of stolen pictures.
- Scammers usually post several kittens of all different colors and say they are the same age. Most do not realize certain parents cannot produce certain colors. Breeders never have that many kittens available at once at the same age either.
- On Facebook, once they scam someone, they have to make a whole new page. They will not have very many followers either. You should always go through their page and see if other families are posting pictures that have received kittens. Also I have a Facebook group for families who have kittens from me. Those with deposits in or already have a kitten/cat can join the Facebook group.
- Also on my Facebook page, I have scammers posting under people's comments all the time. I've been able to have them automatically blocked but sometimes they somehow come through. If you are on a breeders page and a random person comments they have Maine Coon kittens, it's a scammer. Breeders do not go to other breeders pages and do that.
- You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @wildcatcreekcattery.
- Websites are similar and they are always making new ones with stolen pictures. They usually like to steal pictures from Russian breeders.
- A reputable breeder will not have issues answering these questions. You can also be scammed by just talking to the person on the phone or seeing a video. It's wise to always do your research before committing to a Breeder.
- Google the breeder, cattery, and find their social media.
- Make sure you do your homework before deciding on a breeder
