Our kittens are $2,500 on a pet contract. We offer a 2 yr heath warranty and lifetime support. Our parents are all DNA tested clear for HCM, SMA, Pk-deficiency, PKD and have heart echocardiograms done!
E-mail us at ObsidianFireMaineCoons@gmail.com for more info
We do occasionally place kittens with approved breeders.
Please reach us at obsidianfiremainecoons@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
- We are located in Tucson, Arizona.
- We are able to meet at the Tucson airport if you'd like to fly in to pick up your baby.
- We usually meet in Phoenix once per litter at no charge for families who want to drive to pick up their babies in person or we will meet at the Phoenix airport for families flying in that same day.
- We have an amazing experienced and reasonable flight nanny that we use for all other flight deliveries. The kittens are flown with the nanny in the cabin so they are not alone. (This flight nanny also only flies by reservation and does not use stand by service!)
- We do NOT ship our kittens as cargo!
- Our pet kittens are $2,500 and go on spay/neuter contracts.
- We do not and will never charge more for different colors, genders or number of toes (polydactyl) as they do not cost anymore to raise.
- We do occasionally offer kittens to approved catteries.
- We LOVE when our babies go to the same home! We give priority to families choosing more than one kitten and do offer a discount of $200 each for multiple kittens from the same or close litters (within 2 months if you let me know in advance you are looking for 2 kittens together)
- We also offer $200 off for returning families on their next kitten
- Our kittens usually go home at 12 weeks. There are certain milestones they must hit before they leave. We do not allow them to leave before 12 weeks of age.
- It is vital that kittens stay with their mom for a minimum of 12 weeks. There are several studies that indicate the importance of that extra to develop mentally. Also, there is an increased chance of aggression in kittens taken from their mom before 12 weeks of age. ( citation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28871130/ )
- They will have had multiple wormings, age appropriate vaccines and will be microchipped. They will be registered with TICA, however papers will not be sent until proof of spay/neuter is provided.
- We currently run on a waitlist.
- All deposits are $500 and are non refundable but they can be moved to another litter. The deposit goes toward the final purchase price.
- The balance is due at 10 weeks. (Or on pickup if you’re local) We only use Zelle for electronic payments or can accept checks but they must have 2 weeks to clear.
- We now have 2 wait list options. A priority early deposit list and a standard list.
- The standard wait list:
I now have a list that I add all interested and pre approved families to that includes their color and gender preferences. Once I have a confirmed pregnancy, I reach out or post on my FB page to let me know if you’re interested in that litter. Then once the babies are born and I see what colors/genders I have (after I go through my early deposit list) I reach out again to see who is interested in that litter.
Once the babies are 2 weeks old and past the critical first weeks, I then start taking deposits on color/gender preference (not individual kittens unless there is only 1 of that color/gender) If I have more than 1 of a color/gender, I wait until 6-7 weeks to reserve individual kittens after I have assessed their temperament and personalities to see which families they will fit with the most. If there is more than one baby that will fit with a family, I go in order of deposit and allow the families to choose between those babies giving them my recommendation on their personalities.
- The priority early deposit list:
This list gives priority options before the standard list. I have started taking a few early deposits (still $500) per litter or per color/gender depending on the parents and what I’m expecting. I do not take more than 2-3 per color/litter as I don’t want anyone waiting too long on the list unless they really want to wait for one of my babies.
This gives more people a chance to get a baby from me instead of having a long list that takes forever or having anyone feeling obligated to wait if they want to find another breeder before I have a baby available. I have only started doing this at the request of some families that are willing to specifically wait for my babies and don’t want to go through the standard waitlist process above.
- I always retain first pick option and I do give priority to my previous kitten families or families wanting 2 kittens together so I may not take as many early deposits on certain litters.
I know this kind of confusing so please reach out if you have any questions but I try to keep this as fair as possible. I don’t like the idea of releasing my kittens on a certain date to reserve as that tends to cause a frenzy and increase the chances of someone just reserving a kitten based on looks or because it’s available and not necessarily what they are looking for. I’m looking for families that want a kitten that will fit their lifestyles not the first available.
- We do weekly live streams when we have babies that are at least 4-5 weeks old. These can be accessed on our Facebook page on Sundays at 5pm (AZ time) and we do updated pictures weekly. You can also go to our Facebook page to see our previous live streams.
- If you are local, we can meet in person at our local park that has a very active police presence.
- We do not allow visits to our home. See below for the reasons why.
* Scams are increasingly becoming a problem! It is important to know what a scam site looks like. See below for a list of red flags.
- Unfortunately I no longer allow visitors to our home. We lost 4 of the 7 babies from one of our very first litters very horribly after mom contracted something from a family that did not follow our safety protocols. I have experienced many things during my years in breeding, rescue and rehab but this almost made me throw in the towel. It is not something we can risk again. There is very little that can be done for neonates other than trying to support their symptoms and is gut-wrenching to know that it could have been avoided.
- There is also a security issue. We've had people try to break into our house to steal our babies years ago when we lived in Florida. Fortunately, we had a Doberman that deterred them away. It was not a family that visited but someone they told. There have also been several reports recently of breeders being held at gunpoint.
- This is why I like to do the live streams. I enjoy interacting with the families and them getting to see the babies play while keeping us and our babies safe.
- This is a very hot debate! After talking with our vet and several other vets, including specialists at UC Davis, they have seen in increase in femoral head repair in heavy large breed cats that were desexed prior to full development. Growing up in the world of large breed dogs, we have seen firsthand the issues that can arise from early desexing so we have decided not to take that risk.
- We prefer our kittens be spayed/neutered when they are older and finished growing. Usually a minimum of 6 months but prefer closer to a year if possible. We believe that large cats should wait until the growth plates completely close before being fixed and their hormones are vital for that development.
- We have a very extensive contract requiring your kitten to be spayed/neutered and we will enforce it to the full extent of the law.
- We are also looking into SpaySecure as an option going forward but that will come with a $60 fee.
- This is a very hot debate! I sadly get 3x the number of inquiries for males as I do for females. This is the reason some breeders choose to price their males higher. Size is the number one factor for families wanting a male. I do not judge a family for their choices however, it important to understand the differences before making that decision.
- I DO NOT guarantee size or weight! Just like humans, it's genetic!
- I do not and nor will I ever breed for size. Maine Coons are already a very large breed. All that extra weight on their hips and joints are not good! Most families tend to overfeed their cats resulting in heavier than normal body frames (this is also why going by weight is widely subjective!)
- I love to advocate for HEALTHY weights! A cat should have " Ribs, spine, and hip bones easily felt and may be visible. A waist and abdominal tuck that can be seen when viewed from above and side." (citation https://www.petobesityprevention.org/pet-weight-check/ )
- Here is a great scientific study on the correlation between body condition and health issues (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9621878/ )
- Vlad is an active stud and usually weighs 18-19lbs but he is very long and lean! He does not eat as much while the girls are cycling but he is actually the perfect body condition. My females are all larger than any of the domestic cats I have ever owned with the smallest being 12lbs and the largest 17lbs! (My domestic rescue is 7lbs of chunk for comparison!)
- Some of our kittens have reached 16lbs by 8 months of age and several are over 20lbs
- "Compared with optimal weight cats, heavy cats were 2.9 times as likely to be taken to veterinarians because of lameness not associated with cat bite abscesses. Obese cats were also 3.9 times as likely to develop diabetes mellitus, 2.3 times as likely to develop nonallergic skin conditions, and 4.9 times as likely to develop lameness requiring veterinary care. Cats considered thin (cachectic and lean) were 1.7 times as likely to be presented to veterinary hospitals for diarrhea." (citation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9621878/ )
Here are some of the things I have discovered over the years in regards to gender.
- Males are generally larger than females but we have several girls and past kittens that are almost or just as big as some of our boys.
Here are some of the things I have discovered over the years in regards to gender. These are not guaranteed as every cat has their own personality and temperament.
Males
- Generally larger than females (but we have several girls and past kittens that are almost or just as big as some of our boys!)
- Tend to be a little more needy and have a harder time with families that are out of the house for long periods of time or travel often.
- Can spray whether they are neutered or not
- Higher risk for urinary tract issues
- Higher risk for Entropion and dental/mouth issues due to their facial structure.
Females
- Get overlooked because they are female!
- Are a little more independent and for families that travel or are away often I would recommend a female. They also tend to do better for families that want to take them on adventures and outings.
- Can be smaller therefore easier to travel with and carry in a crate.
- Can have issues with the litterbox if they have urinary tract infections.
- We have heard females can be less cuddly and affectionate however, that is not the case for any of our adult girls. All but one of our girls are cuddle bugs and she just doesn't like to be held but will follow me everywhere and lay on my legs.
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