If you’re on our website, you probably have somewhat of an idea about Maine Coons. Mostly, that they are big, and that’s intriguing enough to maybe consider them for your new pet!

The Maine Coon cat is a majestic breed renowned for its large size, tufted ears, bushy tail, and luxurious fur. Originating in the United States, particularly in the state of Maine, these gentle giants are often dubbed as "gentle giants" due to their friendly and sociable nature. With tufted ears and tufted paws, they exhibit a distinctive appearance. Maine Coons are characterized by their intelligence, making them easily trainable and interactive companions. Their long, water-resistant fur helps them adapt to colder climates. Known for their chirping and trilling vocalizations, Maine Coons are quite communicative.

Step 1-Complete our online application on our website. Once we receive and review this, we will contact you to review available kittens or future litters expected.

Step 2-Follow us on Facebook at Bella Del Gatto Mainecoons and message us to let us know that you recently submitted an application. We can send you pictures, videos or set up a video chat to see the kitten that you are thinking of adopting.

Step 3-Once you have chosen your kitten, you will receive a purchase contract via email to view and sign electronically. A $500 non refundable deposit is required to reserve your kitten. Deposits may be used for an alternate kitten or future litter if your chosen kitten is unable to be adopted due to illness or any other unforeseen circumstance. Please be sure that you love the kitten that you reserve and ask for pictures and videos to get to know your kitten as the deposit is non refundable.

Step 4-Arrange a date/time to pick up your new kitten. Pick up is in Cape Coral FL in person, or at RSW Fort Myers airport. Bella Del Gatto can recommend courier transport service to your home but this will be an additional cost discussed between you and the courier.

We make payments very easy for all of our families. We accept payments for deposits via Pay Pal, Cash App or Venmo and also accept Cash upon pick up. Please note that we cannot accept $100 bills.

The information for these payment options will be in your purchase contract emailed to you when reserving your kitten.

Known as “Gentle Giants”, these little kittens double their size in the first 8 months. They grow very fast but mature very slowly. Maine Coons continue to grow until they are 4-5 years old. Females average 12-17 pounds and males average 15-25 pounds{the side of a small to medium dog}. Every cat is different and genetics play a big role into the cats size.

Maine Coons are known for their beautiful manes and long bushy tails. This long fur and luxurious coat requires daily brushing and TLC. The kitten will need to be brushed daily from a very young age to get them used to the brushing.

Failing to brush your kitten for even a few days can result in painful matting of the fur which will require the fur to be shaved. Pay special attention to the mane, the belly and the rectal area. Use a brush designed for Maine Coons and/or long haired cats. Your kitten will thank you.

We feed our cats Rebel Raw cat food as we believe that raw food is the healthiest option for our cats. Raw food that is AAFCO and USDA approved has the perfect balance of protein, fats and vitamins and minerals that our cats need as a whole food source. We feed Royal Canin wet food as an alternative for kittens and pregnant females if needed. We are happy to support you with whatever food option you choose for your new kitten.

Have fresh water available to your kittens at all times. We recommend an automatic water dispenser with a built in filtration system.

You can research raw kitten food at Rebelraw.com. You can find Royal Canin products on Amazon.com or Chewy.com. Both sites offer auto shipping. Kittens are always hungry so if they are not eating, a trip to your Veterinarian is in order. You cannot overfeed your new kitten, so let them eat when they are hungry and feed several times per day.

Kittens are like toddlers, always getting into everything that they shouldn’t and requiring constant supervision. Baby proof your home just as you would if you had a little human running around. Make sure that cleaning supplies are stored in closed cabinets and out of reach. Keep toilet seats closed at all times and sliders to the pool closed to prevent accidental drowning.

Keeping your new kitten in a small contained room initially is the best advice we can give to ensure their safety. Kittens tend to hide and get stuck in small spaces if given free range of a home. Think under the washer and dryer or refrigerator or stove. Constant supervision is needed while your kitten is still small to keep them safe.

Our promise to you is that we will not send your kitten home unless he/she is healthy and cleared by our cattery Veterinarian. Every single kitten in our cattery will be fully vaccinated up until 12 weeks old, de-wormed, tested for FIV{Feline Immunodeficiency virus}, FeLV{Feline Leukemia} and be given a Health Certificate from our cattery Veterinarian before leaving our cattery.

If for whatever reason, your kitten becomes sick, we will hold your kitten for observation and treatment until your kitten is able to go home with you. We take every precaution to quarantine any sick kitten immediately to ensure the health and well being of all of our cats in our cattery. Health and well being is our number one priority.

In addition, we provide you with a free 30 day trial of Trupanion Pet Insurance for any sudden illness or injury after your kitten leaves our cattery. We will provide you with the information upon pick up. There is no deductible and no waiting period. Your kitten will be covered immediately once you call to provide Trupanion with our cattery code. We want to ensure that your kitten is covered until you can get coverage of your own.

As a Nurse owned and operated cattery, we are able to quickly identify signs and symptoms of illness and take appropriate measures to treat and quarantine any kitten showing symptoms immediately.

A lot of time, energy, love and attention and finances go into raising Maine Coons and Bengals. As Breeders, we spend a small fortune to feed our cats, keep them healthy and provide a safe nurturing, clean environment for them to live and flourish. This is not just our passion but a full time job.

Our prices are set and based on a variety of factors such as color code, age and sex of the kitten. Some color codes are highly sought after and very rare and therefore are set at a higher price. Prices are not negotiable.

We are a TICA registered cattery, owned and operated by a Nurse of 25 years. All of our cats are registered and full blood Maine Coons and Bengals with registered pedigrees for both parents on file.

Your new kitten will already have their vaccines through 12 weeks of age and required de-worming treatments prior to pick up. Your kitten will also be microchipped so that you can register your kitten to be located if the kitten is ever lost. Your kitten will receive a spay/neuter contract to ensure the health and well being of your kitten. Your kitten will come with 30 days of free Trupanion insurance to cover any illnesses or accidents. You will receive our cattery code to activate your insurance. Please be sure to activate that the day you bring your kitten home.

Bella Del Gatto pricing varies as mentioned above. Maine Coon pricing is between $3000-$5500 depending on the above mentioned factors. Bengal pricing ranges from $2500-$3000. These are prices for kittens sold as pets only. Breeding rights are only sold to an approved TICA registered cattery and is an additional fee. Our pricing is comparable to most TICA registered breeders in the state of Florida.

We cannot emphasize enough the importance of quarantining your new kitten for a minimum of (14) days from any other household pets. Traveling can cause stress and stress can induce illness.

It is recommended that you set up a small room in your home for your new kitten with all of the necessities{litter box, cat tower, cat bed, toys, scratching post, food and fresh water}. Interact with your kitten as much as possible during the day as kittens do not like to be left alone.

If you have other pets, your new kitten and your current pets will be able to smell each other through the door and get used to each other through sense of smell.

Take your new kitten to your local Veterinarian within 3 days of adoption for a quick check up to see how the kitten is doing after traveling to his/her new home.

Do not give your new kitten free reign in your nice, big home. Kittens are notorious for getting into trouble and injuries can happen if they are given too big of a space to roam around. Remember that they are just babies who have no regard for safety.

Start brushing your new kitten on day one and make this a part of your daily routine to create bonding and to prevent painful matting of your kittens fur. Touch your kitten’s paws frequently to get them used to this. This helps with nail trimming in the long run.

Enjoy your new baby; you are their whole world so spend as much time as you can with them.

A Bengal cat is a cross of an Asian leopard cat with a domestic cat, accepted as a new breed in 1986 by TICA. Bengal cats are prohibited in New York City and the State of Hawaii at this time.

The Bengal is a very active cat and likes to have lots of play time and space to roam. These active, playful cats are better suited in a home with lots of space and an enclosed outdoor area.

The lifespan of a Bengal cat is 10-16 years. They adore human company and will play with you for hours if you allow them to. The Bengal cat does not like to be left alone for long periods of time and does well with a play mate.

We partner with a company called Spay Secure to protect your kitten’s health. Spay Secure uses binding contracts to ensure cat sterilization at a healthy age. They will follow up with you to provide you with advice and reminders, ensuring your kitten’s sterilization is completed on schedule. Please view the following link for more information. https://owners.spaysecure.com/how_it_works

We are happy to say that we have many trusted couriers who will transport your kitten via in flight cabin with a pet nanny or via vehicle if local. The couriers that we recommend are all fully licensed and insured and USDA registered for peace of mind. Your kitten will never be left unattended.

Couriers that we recommend:

Paw Paws Express-Contact at 833-729-7299 or online at pawpawsexpress.com. They transport for domestic and international travel.

Love at First Flight-Contact at 702-670-0016 or online at safepetdelivery.com-Flies in cabin with all pets. Bilingual.

We have multiple other trusted couriers if you need assistance with picking up or shipping your kitten safely. Please never ship your kitten cargo for the health and well being of the kitten.