Adoption
Adoption Process
A clear, unhurried journey from first hello to homecoming.
Welcoming a kitten home should feel clear and unhurried. Here is how the journey works, from first hello to homecoming.
Adoption steps
- 01
Discover
Explore our available kittens and read each kitten's profile, including their fee and deposit.
- 02
Ask or Apply
Send us a question, or complete the application for a specific kitten.
- 03
Application Review
We read every application personally and may ask follow-up questions or arrange a call.
- 04
Select & Reserve
Once approved, your kitten is reserved when the $300 reservation deposit is confirmed.
- 05
Updates & Balance
We share updates as your kitten grows. The remaining balance is due 7 days before pickup or transport.
- 06
Veterinary Clearance
A veterinarian examines your kitten and confirms they are healthy and ready to travel.
- 07
Pickup or Travel
Collect your kitten in person, or we coordinate transport, confirmed in writing.
- 08
Homecoming
Your kitten arrives home with their records and your written agreement.
- 09
Post-Arrival Vet Check
Have your kitten examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of arrival.
- 10
Ongoing Support
We're here for questions as your Maine Coon settles in and grows.
Reserving your kitten
- Deposit
- $300
The standard reservation deposit is $300 for every kitten, and it is applied toward the adoption fee. Each kitten's adoption fee, deposit and remaining balance are shown on their profile. Payment instructions are provided privately after an application has been reviewed and approved. A kitten is considered reserved only after approval and confirmation of the required reservation deposit.
The deposit is ordinarily non-refundable once the reservation is accepted, with the exceptions set out in our Reservation & Refund Policy. The remaining balance is due in cleared funds 7 calendar days before pickup or transport.
When kittens go home
Kittens generally join their new families at around 16 weeks, subject to individual development, veterinary clearance and travel requirements.
Your next chapter
Begin your Maine Coon Grove journey
Tell us about your family and the kitten you are hoping for. We read every application personally.