Are you a registered cattery?

Yes! Our cattery is registered through TICA

Will my kitten have registration papers?

Yes! All kittens at Velloso Maine Coons will be registered with TICA.

Are your Queens and Sires health tested?

Yes! All Queens, Sires, and kittens are required to pass health examinations with a licensed vet. furthermore, all Queens and Sires will have DNA blood panels done to ensure they are not carriers of genetic diseases. We also screen for HCM, PKDef, and SMA on a yearly basis.

How much should I expect to spend for a Purebred Maine Coon?

Velloso Maine Coons start at $2500 and go up from there depending on Quality of features and color/pattern.

If you are offered a Maine Coon for less than $1500 please be weary of the many people running kitten mills and scams. Some red flags to watch out for:

• kitten is advertised as cheap ($1500 or less)

• breeder cannot produce more than a couple photos of kitten

• breeder refuses to do a phone call or a video call

• kittens parents are not onsite

• breeder requests deposit before sending pictures or video

• breeder offers to ship kitten for free
  

What is your adoption process?

The first step is to become an approved Pet Parent by filling out the application on our website. Once you are an approved Pet Parent you can join our waitlist for future kittens or look at current available kittens. When you find your perfect baby, adoption process starts with reviewing our kitten contract and putting your deposit down to reserve your baby. We will make sure you have access to pictures, videos, and our nursury live stream as your baby grows. At 14-16 weeks old your little one will be ready to come home after a vet has certified their health.

How do I get my health certified kitten home?

We are located in Chester, VA (close to Richmond, VA) and will approve adoptions within the continental United States. Methods of delivery/pickup available

• Come visit our cattery, meet the parents, and pick up your kitten in person.

• We will deliver for FREE within 250 miles to an authorized Pet Parent

• Travel to Richmond International Airport (RIC) and we will meet you with your little one flight ready.

• Courier Services are available for those who cannot pick up and/or are over 250 miles from our cattery. (at an additional cost depending on distance away from cattery, ask for a quote)

Do you offer breeding rights?

Not at this time.