Apply for a kitten We help your kitten become familiar with everyday life.
The routines you will share with your kitten begin with small experiences in our home. We introduce handling, coat care, carriers, travel, and household life gently, with attention to each kitten’s pace and personality. Those familiar experiences give you a foundation to continue building together.
Familiar experiences help your kitten prepare for homecoming.
We want our kittens to have experience with the practical care and daily routines that will be part of their lives as companions. A brush, a carrier, a car ride, or gentle handling can become something they have encountered before they join your family.
We watch how each kitten responds and keep introductions manageable. Confidence and cooperation continue to develop after homecoming, as your kitten learns about you and becomes comfortable in their new surroundings.
These routines become part of your life together.
Grooming & bathing
Gentle introductions to brushing, bathing and coat handling begin before homecoming. We build familiarity with the care a long-haired companion will need.
Harness introductions
We introduce the feel of a harness gradually. Continuing at home means taking small steps and checking comfort and fit as your kitten grows.
Carriers & car rides
Carriers and travel become part of early experience. A familiar carrier gives you something to build on for homecoming and future trips.
Syringe handling
We introduce syringe handling as a practical care skill. For any medication or assisted feeding, follow your veterinarian’s instructions.
Household life & people
Everyday sounds, gentle handling and time with people help us observe confidence and personality as each kitten develops.
You will continue the familiar routines
Before homecoming, we share the routines your kitten has begun and provide guidance for continuing them. You will keep building trust through the ordinary moments you share, from grooming and play to the way you travel together.
Give your kitten time to settle in with you.
Even a kitten who has experienced carriers, grooming, and household sounds will have new things to learn in your home. Give them time to settle, begin with familiar routines, and let their comfort guide the next step.
Use the homecoming checklist- Begin with what is familiar.Ask which routines and equipment your kitten already knows.
- Keep sessions short and comfortable.Reward willing participation with something your kitten enjoys.
- Pause when your kitten needs a break.Reduce the challenge and return to an easier, comfortable step.
- Ask for help early.We welcome questions about the handover and continuing your kitten’s routines.
Will my kitten enjoy every activity?
Preferences vary. Early introductions build a starting point, and you will continue learning what your own kitten finds comfortable and rewarding.
Can we discuss the kitten’s personality before choosing?
Yes. Regular updates and Kitten Pick Weekend give you opportunities to ask about what we observe. Read about Kitten Pick Weekend.
How does training fit with homecoming?
Your kitten arrives with early experiences and transition guidance. You continue them at a manageable pace while building trust in your home. Prepare your home before arrival.
You may hope to share more of the world together.
If you hope to enjoy outings with your Maine Coon, our Adventure Cats page shows how these early introductions can become part of that shared life. You can watch our real carrier and harness clips and explore the family albums as our kittens grow.