Maine Coon Kittens
* We work within a small group of breeders only and don't sell for breeding - our kittens are sold as pet companions only. Our kittens will leave between 13 - 15 weeks of age at our discretion: when we feel they are ready and providing there's no delay in homecoming which is beyond our control. This is not negotiable as keeping kittens with their moms until this age allows kittens to develop proper social skills.
* All kittens will be spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated and registered with The Southern African Cat Council (SACC). * Our kittens are sold with a signed contract between ourselves and the new owner.
* Our lines are screened for hereditary diseases and are carefully planned to produce healthy, confident, sweet tempered kittens true to the Maine Coon breed standard.
* All kittens will be spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated and registered with The Southern African Cat Council (SACC). * Our kittens are sold with a signed contract between ourselves and the new owner.
* Our lines are screened for hereditary diseases and are carefully planned to produce healthy, confident, sweet tempered kittens true to the Maine Coon breed standard.
View our past and present kittens and find out what our future kitten plans are:
Please continue to read this page further to find out what is required to be owned by one of our precious kittens...
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WAITING LIST
As of May 2020 we have decided to start an official Dark Moon Waiting List. This list was created exclusively for people who are committed to adopt Dark Moon Maine Coon kitten. This method will give serious buyers the priority in choosing their kitten as people on our waiting list will get the first choice to do so. Only limited number of people will be invited to join the list to make sure everyone gets their kitten as soon as possible.
In order to be put on our waiting list, you will need to answer few questions about yourself and your family in our questionnaire.
If you are invited to join our Waiting List, you will receive a document to complete, as well as an invoice for R 1000 waiting list fee ( which goes towards the total adoption cost of a kitten).
Each member of our Waiting List will get the opportunity (working on "first come-first serve" bases) to choose a kitten best suitable for their family. The chosen kitten may be secured with a deposit.
If you decide to wait for a kitten from the next litter, you may do so and your position on the list will remain the same.
Waiting time for kittens depends on numerous factors (requested colour, gender, number of people on our waiting list ahead of you) and can take 6 - 12 months from joining our waiting list.
KITTEN ADOPTION PROCESS
1. Apply online by clicking the button at the top of this page. Once you submit the kitten application form, we will contact you with any further questions we might have before you're approved and invited to join our waiting list. Please be patient as we might be to busy to respond immediately (follow up with us if you don't hear back within 3 days).
2. When kittens reach 7 weeks of age, you will receive e-mail with photos and descriptions of our available kittens. If you decide to wait for a kitten from the next litter, you may do so and your position on the list will remain the same.
3. When kittens reach 8 weeks of age, you will receive e-mail with updated photos, names and descriptions of available kittens. This is the time to RESERVE the kitten. You will be given 24 hours to respond to our email to confirm your kitten reservation by paying deposit.
4. What'sApp group will be created for each litter for kitten updates, photos or videos. This group will also function as ongoing Q&A group for kitten owners as well as for sharing news and photos from new homes.
5. On week 9, kittens will get vet checked and will receive their first 3-in-1 vaccination.
6. The outstanding amount is required to be paid in full by the time kitten is 11 weeks old. E-mail will be sent to notify you about 1 week prior to the payment is due. If the remaining balance is not paid in the above mentioned time-frame all previous deposits will be forfeited and you will be removed from the waiting list.
7. On week 11, kittens will go for their neuter / spay and will get micro-chipped. Around this time we will start arranging the departure date. We will discuss different options based on your location, book the flight and arrange a transport to the airport if you reside in another province. Travel and carrier charges are at owner's expense and must be paid prior to kitten leaving.
9. On week 13, kittens can leave to new homes if they are personally collected from our home. If flying to other provinces, they will be allowed to travel 2 weeks after their rabies vaccination (around 15 weeks of age).
10. Remember to send us regular updates and photos of our "graduates", we do love to watch them grow, even from afar.
OUR REQUIREMENTS
* We require our kittens to have a feline companion in their new home, as Maine Coons are very social animals. This can be achieved by two siblings going home together, or by adopting a kitten from animal shelter.
* We require our kittens to be fed species appropriate diet, primarily BALANCED RAW FOOD, with dry food (pellets) or soft food used for treats only.
* We don't take deposits until kittens are at least 6-8 weeks of age. If a kitten is being evaluated for show/breeding, we reserve the right to delay the decision of placement until the kitten's show potential can be fully evaluated.
* We might require a home check prior to kitten being homed. If we find the home is not a good match for any reason, we reserve the right to cancel the sale and return the deposit (if paid).
* Our kittens must never be declawed or kept in a cage.
* Our kittens must receive all required booster vaccinations and necessary veterinary care to maintain their good health.
* We require our kittens' new homes to be loving, safe, secure and escape proof. Our kittens must sleep inside of the house and not be allowed to roam.
Unfortunately due to the recent covid-19 outbreak all visits to our home (except for the kitten collection) are cancelled until further notice.
SOME OF THE MANY ONLINE DIY TUTORIALS ON HOW TO CAT PROOF YOUR GARDEN AND HOME:
As of May 2020 we have decided to start an official Dark Moon Waiting List. This list was created exclusively for people who are committed to adopt Dark Moon Maine Coon kitten. This method will give serious buyers the priority in choosing their kitten as people on our waiting list will get the first choice to do so. Only limited number of people will be invited to join the list to make sure everyone gets their kitten as soon as possible.
In order to be put on our waiting list, you will need to answer few questions about yourself and your family in our questionnaire.
If you are invited to join our Waiting List, you will receive a document to complete, as well as an invoice for R 1000 waiting list fee ( which goes towards the total adoption cost of a kitten).
Each member of our Waiting List will get the opportunity (working on "first come-first serve" bases) to choose a kitten best suitable for their family. The chosen kitten may be secured with a deposit.
If you decide to wait for a kitten from the next litter, you may do so and your position on the list will remain the same.
Waiting time for kittens depends on numerous factors (requested colour, gender, number of people on our waiting list ahead of you) and can take 6 - 12 months from joining our waiting list.
KITTEN ADOPTION PROCESS
1. Apply online by clicking the button at the top of this page. Once you submit the kitten application form, we will contact you with any further questions we might have before you're approved and invited to join our waiting list. Please be patient as we might be to busy to respond immediately (follow up with us if you don't hear back within 3 days).
2. When kittens reach 7 weeks of age, you will receive e-mail with photos and descriptions of our available kittens. If you decide to wait for a kitten from the next litter, you may do so and your position on the list will remain the same.
3. When kittens reach 8 weeks of age, you will receive e-mail with updated photos, names and descriptions of available kittens. This is the time to RESERVE the kitten. You will be given 24 hours to respond to our email to confirm your kitten reservation by paying deposit.
4. What'sApp group will be created for each litter for kitten updates, photos or videos. This group will also function as ongoing Q&A group for kitten owners as well as for sharing news and photos from new homes.
5. On week 9, kittens will get vet checked and will receive their first 3-in-1 vaccination.
6. The outstanding amount is required to be paid in full by the time kitten is 11 weeks old. E-mail will be sent to notify you about 1 week prior to the payment is due. If the remaining balance is not paid in the above mentioned time-frame all previous deposits will be forfeited and you will be removed from the waiting list.
7. On week 11, kittens will go for their neuter / spay and will get micro-chipped. Around this time we will start arranging the departure date. We will discuss different options based on your location, book the flight and arrange a transport to the airport if you reside in another province. Travel and carrier charges are at owner's expense and must be paid prior to kitten leaving.
9. On week 13, kittens can leave to new homes if they are personally collected from our home. If flying to other provinces, they will be allowed to travel 2 weeks after their rabies vaccination (around 15 weeks of age).
10. Remember to send us regular updates and photos of our "graduates", we do love to watch them grow, even from afar.
OUR REQUIREMENTS
* We require our kittens to have a feline companion in their new home, as Maine Coons are very social animals. This can be achieved by two siblings going home together, or by adopting a kitten from animal shelter.
* We require our kittens to be fed species appropriate diet, primarily BALANCED RAW FOOD, with dry food (pellets) or soft food used for treats only.
* We don't take deposits until kittens are at least 6-8 weeks of age. If a kitten is being evaluated for show/breeding, we reserve the right to delay the decision of placement until the kitten's show potential can be fully evaluated.
* We might require a home check prior to kitten being homed. If we find the home is not a good match for any reason, we reserve the right to cancel the sale and return the deposit (if paid).
* Our kittens must never be declawed or kept in a cage.
* Our kittens must receive all required booster vaccinations and necessary veterinary care to maintain their good health.
* We require our kittens' new homes to be loving, safe, secure and escape proof. Our kittens must sleep inside of the house and not be allowed to roam.
Unfortunately due to the recent covid-19 outbreak all visits to our home (except for the kitten collection) are cancelled until further notice.
SOME OF THE MANY ONLINE DIY TUTORIALS ON HOW TO CAT PROOF YOUR GARDEN AND HOME:
If you don't feel up for DIY option, there are few companies out there specializing in "catproofing", such as Kidacat (JHB, CT), Pet Safety Solutions (JHB, CT), Child Proof Nets (CT) or Catio Pet Enclosures (CT).
Our cats are our passion and a hobby and we make sure they have the best life possible. Breeding takes a lot of time, love, patience and knowledge and it involves sleepless nights and sometimes heart break too. Breeding ethically requires lots of responsibilities, planning and expenses so we can provide our cats and kittens with the high quality of life, food, vet care and other necessities.
The current "adoption fee" of our kitten is R 8500. The deposit of 50% secures the kitten, the outstanding amount is due before collection. We don't take deposits for reservation before kittens are at least 8 weeks of age.
*Please note if kittens are to receive their second vaccination including rabies while with us, there is extra charge of R500 applicable. This applies to kittens travelling to other provinces as well as delay in personal collection for any reason.
The adoption fee includes:
* Purebred, registered, healthy, well socialized and sweet tempered kitten
* A kitten out of tested lines/parents
* Vaccination, spay/neuter, microchip
* Preventive deworming and flea treatment
Upon adoption of our kitten you will also receive:
* Vaccination booklet
* Soft blanket and a toy
* High quality (frozen) raw food for first few days in the new home
* Kitten's certified pedigree
* Transfer form for the change of ownership
* Health guarantee (as per our contract)
* Adoption contract
* Life long support and advice from us
The current "adoption fee" of our kitten is R 8500. The deposit of 50% secures the kitten, the outstanding amount is due before collection. We don't take deposits for reservation before kittens are at least 8 weeks of age.
*Please note if kittens are to receive their second vaccination including rabies while with us, there is extra charge of R500 applicable. This applies to kittens travelling to other provinces as well as delay in personal collection for any reason.
The adoption fee includes:
* Purebred, registered, healthy, well socialized and sweet tempered kitten
* A kitten out of tested lines/parents
* Vaccination, spay/neuter, microchip
* Preventive deworming and flea treatment
Upon adoption of our kitten you will also receive:
* Vaccination booklet
* Soft blanket and a toy
* High quality (frozen) raw food for first few days in the new home
* Kitten's certified pedigree
* Transfer form for the change of ownership
* Health guarantee (as per our contract)
* Adoption contract
* Life long support and advice from us