Welcome to our web-site! The fact that you are here indicates that something sparked an interest in Maine Coon cats. Whether that interest came from hearing someone talk about their unique personalities or having been impressed with seeing a Maine Coon for the first time, we are delighted that you are investigating further and possibly considering adding a Maine Coon to your family.

Breeding and raising Maine Coons is a family affair for us. We both share a strong commitment to raising healthy, beautiful cats with wonderful dispositions. It’s important to us that our kittens conform to The Cat Fanciers Association’s Standard of Excellence for the breed. It is not an accident that the Maine Coon Standard, in addition to the confirmation of the cat, addresses its disposition. Fortunately most reputable breeders focus on the importance of a wonderful disposition on a cat that may well be more than twice the size of a “normal” cat. To solidify these wonderful personalities we condition the kittens to appropriate play. Hands are for kind, loving, affection and laser beams and interactive toys are for rough “wild” play.

Most of our pet homes already have a fondness for cats and quite often have a cat or two. In addition to socializing with humans, the interaction they have with the other cats is very important to their overall self confidence. Bonnie our first Maine Coon takes on the role of a loving aunt – very tolerant and frequently giving affectionate “licks”. Then there is Coonie who is quite annoyed with kitten energy and responds with a bop and a hiss in either order. The kittens momentarily drop, belly up and freeze - when nothing serious follows they bounce back up and head on their merry way. Killian is enchanted by them, but also scared to death of them. He can usually be found hanging off a cat tree looking down on and watching kitten antics. The kittens are also exposed to other breeding females or to put it more directly “fluctuating hormones”. While some females will gladly allow any kitten to “seek comfort” at their bellies, others say “NO” in no uncertain terms. All of these situations prepare them for integration into a home with other cats

The kittens usually go to their new homes between 12 and 16 weeks of age. In addition to having experienced a wide range of people and cat interactions they have also been conditioned to using a cat tree for scratching - while at the same time being discouraged from using the furniture. It is highly recommended that their new home prepares for their arrival by obtaining a suitable cat tree. For those in the Atlanta, GA area we can’t think of anyone better than Steve Hall of www.furwoodforest.com. Steve also goes to a lot of CFA Cat Shows around the Southeast with an excellent selection of trees.

The health needs of our cats and kittens are provided 24 hours a day by our resident veterinarian – my wonderful husband. The kittens will be spayed and or neutered prior to going to their new homes and will have had all age appropriate shots with the possible exception of Rabies. I think it is a good idea for the Rabies vaccination to be given in the state and city of residency. If interstate travel requires a Rabies vaccination we will provide, along with a health certificate. We encourage you to take your kitten to your veterinarian, for confirmation of health, within three days of arriving at their new homes.

Br’er Coon Cattery will ship kittens to cities serviced by Continental Airlines. Continental has an excellent live animal protocol with outstanding implementation. This has earned them our confidence and exclusive carrier designation.

Again, we are delighted that you are considering a Maine Coon Cat. We hope that you enjoy our web-site and are comfortable in contacting us with any questions. If at all possible we would welcome a visit so that you can evaluate for yourselves our breeding program – and us!! We love sharing Maine Coon joy!

Whether you purchase from us, another reputable breeder, or make a selection from a shelter, we wish you all the rewards and joy that responsible pet ownership provides.