Client reviews
Ben D.-Los Angeles, CA
We've welcomed into our family two different Maine Coons from Cathlene over the past year and a half. An orange boy and a beautiful grey girl. In both cases we were very appreciative of her attention to process and dialogue going into the acquisition. We could tell that she was interviewing us as much as we were here. She cared. Both of the kittens were healthy and happy. We were so grateful in both cases to have a cattery close to us that had a great Maine Coons. We picked up one of them in person and the other we used a delivery service. In both cases Cathlene was very on top of it and there were no issues. Thank you Cathlene - Suki (hello kitty) and Rocco (Patrick) say hi!
Julie G.-North Hills, Los Angeles, CA
We got our boy Duncan from this breeder in 2014. We currently have 7 different cats, all from different breeders and I do a lot of research to make sure the breeders are ethical and the cats are bred healthy. I'm not looking for a best friend when I look for a breeder. I'm looking for a healthy and well socialized, healthy kitten.
Our boy has been very healthy and has been a phenomenal kitty. We love him dearly and he gets along well with all our other cats. I highly recommend this breeder to anyone looking for this breed of cat.
Natallia V. Sunnyvale, CA
I got an adult cat that was retired from the program and couldn't be happier! My sweet girl brings so much joy and is the best pet anyone can hope for! Cathleen is very knowledgeable and makes sure all of her animals end up in loving homes. Would recommend this breeder for anyone who is looking for an new furry companion.
Angie M California
Cathlene is a wonderful breeder with the most beautiful and sweet kitties. They have a no-nonsense approach to the process to ensure the kitten/ cat will be well cared for. You will be asked to complete a phone interview. If moving forward, you will also be asked to complete an application and place a deposit in order to be added to the waiting list. Due to Covid, we were unable to see the kittens in person, but were provided with front and side photos of the available kittens. We were asked to select or remain on the waiting list. There is not a set time frame for picking up your kitten as it depends on when the kitten has weaned.
When the kitten was ready, we opted to fly to pick her up. This required a TSA approved carrier, harness and a return ticket for our pet. The breeder met us at the airport and gave us our kitten, along with a blanket and toys to help our kitty transition to her new home. Being new cat parents, we have had some pretty ridiculous questions along the way, but have found the breeder to be incredibly responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this breeder. In fact, I did and my friend purchased an adult cat.
Julie D. California
Cathlene has provided my family the greatest experience in pet ownership. Jasper helped our family move through tough times. The breeder was amazing and continues to provide assistance when needed. Two thumbs up!!!
Amber H. McKinleyville, CA
I fell in love with her cats. I have several from her and all of my cats are healthy and thriving with wonderful personalities. They are each unique, but they have amazing temperament and they all share the gorgeous. The breeder was thorough, respectful and did her own due diligence to ensure that her kittens and cats were going to a good home. She had all of the initial information that I needed on her website, which she keeps up-to-date on a real time basis. After talking to me on the phone, we met in person and had a face-to-face meeting where I went over some paperwork and looked at the kittens. She answered any and all questions that I had at that time.
Amy P. WA
I have had the pleasure of getting cats from this breeder on a few different occasions and could not be more pleased with the experiences I have had each time. Her cats are well vetted, genetically sound, socialized and come with a health guarantee. I would highly recommend Cathlene and her Cattery to anyone looking for a new furry family member.
Heather M. CA
I can't imagine buying a kitten from anyone else. I was interested in a kitten to be a good personal companion since was single at the time of my first purchase.
I was very interested in finding a "responsible" breeder. That meant that I wanted a breeder who had a few good quality litters per year and one who did genetic testing to screen for problems to. This breeder is very educational in the many, many ways. This breeder is a good steward of the breed and the individual animals in their care. I got very lucky to have stumbled upon her. I can't imagine buying a kitten from anyone else. She was a thoughtful communicator from the very beginning, and we had meaningful conversations about her cats, my background and experience, and our mutual expectations. I could tell she genuinely cared for her cats as family members, and I felt I would receive a lot of ongoing support once I purchased one of her kittens.
We have now purchased TWO kittens from her, so that may pretty much say it all. Our experiences have been universally positive. If we could have eight of her cats, we probably would! I could write a novel about our cats. They're gorgeous, well-tempered, cherished family companions, and a million other things. I can't say enough about them. I have enough respect for this breeder and her cats that I actually do NOT recommend her to every random person who asks me about a Maine coon kitten. Her cats deserve extremely committed families who will be responsible in every way (and she would accept nothing less). Unfortunately, that doesn't describe just any owner. For the people that keep their cats inside and treat them as part of the family, I absolutely I recommend her exclusively.
I would just like to thank this breeder for the role they've played in our lives in making it possible for us to live with these absolutely cherished family members. We can't imagine our lives without our wonderful cats, and it is a privilege to be their caretakers. We'll be loyal and lifelong customers. More than that, over the years, this breeder has been an amazing resource and a wonderful friend to us. We are extremely grateful for everything.
Erin K. CA
I couldn't be more happy with my highland I received form this cattery. Healthy, beautiful, and loving. He has been such a joy to our household so when we were ready to add another we went to her for our maine coon too. I love that she really cares about the life of her kitties and wants the best. I really appreciate that she screens her buyers so well and is not in it to make a quick buck. Any future kitties will come from her!
Julie B. CA
The owner is very professional and involved in the future of the breed. Serious and professional breeding, the kittens are very well treated and in perfect health. I highly recommend.
Christie C. CA
This breeder is kind, caring, and highly invested in you and your success with her kittens. She goes above and beyond, even AFTER you take one of her kittens home.
I purchased a Maine Coon kitten from her about two years ago. I had to interview over the phone in order to make sure I was a good fit for one of her babies. Luckily I was. And I got to take home a healthy, lovey, gorgeous kitten.
She is always responsive to you, for anything, after you have one of her kittens. My Karma went through some vet issues, not hereditary (she was eating Nerf darts!), but the breeder was there for me during every step to help with how to care for her and next steps. She does not have to do that, and I think you'd find it hard to find another breeder who does. I highly, highly, highly recommend this breeder and would give her 10 stars if I could.
Allana G. Unalaska, AK
It is important to research the breeders you get your pets from to make sure they are knowledgeable and caring. Cathlene is both of these things. She has been producing the best cats for many years and has an extremely good reputation amongst her peers. I had the pleasure of finding her and this amazing breed through a friend and went on to add four of her cats to my family. All are healthy and affectionate, they have great personalities. She was always available when I had questions or concerns. When the time comes I would most definitely go back to her!!
Holly W. San Francisco, CA
I think this breeder is one of the best I have dealt with. I have spoken to her many times over the past few years regarding our cats and she has always been knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I trust her and feel that she is doing a great job with her cats.
She feeds above average quality cat foods, has sweet, beautiful kittens, and seems to deeply love her cats. Unlike many breeders out there who seem to be all about money, she is very particular what kind of homes her kittens go to! She is exceptionally knowledgeable about genetics and other important aspects of caring for cats. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a new furry family member!
Courtney C. NH
I got my best friend from this place. The owner is professional and friendly! She even told me she would take my Kitty back if needed ever, no questioned asked. That shows me her dedication to her animals. Amazing experience.
Mélanie L. Joliette, Canada
I've know this breeder for more then 10 years she is one of the best ethical breeders out there. She always make sure to choose the right families for her fur babies and her cats are all amazing pure breed pedigree and well talking care of. I would highly recommend this amazing breeder to anyone looking for a Maine coon of high quality.
Dorece F. Corona, CA
One of the best breeders I've ever met. Very knowledgeable and knows her stuff! Look no where else! She is the best around!
Gina H. NC
Great breeder! Very educational about the breed, diet and color genetics. Passionate about her cats as well. Highly recommend.
Steven B. Montecito, CA
Adopted two adults who retired from her breeding program. They are literally the best and smartest kitties I've owned. I've had them both since 2018/2019 . The breeder has been in contact with me regularly on a monthly basis. we share tips and advice on proper care and treatment of our beautiful kitties. She is very responsible and passionate about her animals. You are in good hands when finding a new fur baby with her. I appreciate all she does for the Community of the breed.
Jill R. CA
I highly recommend this breeder! She is very caring and compassionate. I had an excellent rapport with her the entire transaction. She was very educational with every conversation. My kitten was very healthy and I have purchased a few from her as a matter of fact.
We've welcomed into our family two different Maine Coons from Cathlene over the past year and a half. An orange boy and a beautiful grey girl. In both cases we were very appreciative of her attention to process and dialogue going into the acquisition. We could tell that she was interviewing us as much as we were here. She cared. Both of the kittens were healthy and happy. We were so grateful in both cases to have a cattery close to us that had a great Maine Coons. We picked up one of them in person and the other we used a delivery service. In both cases Cathlene was very on top of it and there were no issues. Thank you Cathlene - Suki (hello kitty) and Rocco (Patrick) say hi!
Julie G.-North Hills, Los Angeles, CA
We got our boy Duncan from this breeder in 2014. We currently have 7 different cats, all from different breeders and I do a lot of research to make sure the breeders are ethical and the cats are bred healthy. I'm not looking for a best friend when I look for a breeder. I'm looking for a healthy and well socialized, healthy kitten.
Our boy has been very healthy and has been a phenomenal kitty. We love him dearly and he gets along well with all our other cats. I highly recommend this breeder to anyone looking for this breed of cat.
Natallia V. Sunnyvale, CA
I got an adult cat that was retired from the program and couldn't be happier! My sweet girl brings so much joy and is the best pet anyone can hope for! Cathleen is very knowledgeable and makes sure all of her animals end up in loving homes. Would recommend this breeder for anyone who is looking for an new furry companion.
Angie M California
Cathlene is a wonderful breeder with the most beautiful and sweet kitties. They have a no-nonsense approach to the process to ensure the kitten/ cat will be well cared for. You will be asked to complete a phone interview. If moving forward, you will also be asked to complete an application and place a deposit in order to be added to the waiting list. Due to Covid, we were unable to see the kittens in person, but were provided with front and side photos of the available kittens. We were asked to select or remain on the waiting list. There is not a set time frame for picking up your kitten as it depends on when the kitten has weaned.
When the kitten was ready, we opted to fly to pick her up. This required a TSA approved carrier, harness and a return ticket for our pet. The breeder met us at the airport and gave us our kitten, along with a blanket and toys to help our kitty transition to her new home. Being new cat parents, we have had some pretty ridiculous questions along the way, but have found the breeder to be incredibly responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this breeder. In fact, I did and my friend purchased an adult cat.
Julie D. California
Cathlene has provided my family the greatest experience in pet ownership. Jasper helped our family move through tough times. The breeder was amazing and continues to provide assistance when needed. Two thumbs up!!!
Amber H. McKinleyville, CA
I fell in love with her cats. I have several from her and all of my cats are healthy and thriving with wonderful personalities. They are each unique, but they have amazing temperament and they all share the gorgeous. The breeder was thorough, respectful and did her own due diligence to ensure that her kittens and cats were going to a good home. She had all of the initial information that I needed on her website, which she keeps up-to-date on a real time basis. After talking to me on the phone, we met in person and had a face-to-face meeting where I went over some paperwork and looked at the kittens. She answered any and all questions that I had at that time.
Amy P. WA
I have had the pleasure of getting cats from this breeder on a few different occasions and could not be more pleased with the experiences I have had each time. Her cats are well vetted, genetically sound, socialized and come with a health guarantee. I would highly recommend Cathlene and her Cattery to anyone looking for a new furry family member.
Heather M. CA
I can't imagine buying a kitten from anyone else. I was interested in a kitten to be a good personal companion since was single at the time of my first purchase.
I was very interested in finding a "responsible" breeder. That meant that I wanted a breeder who had a few good quality litters per year and one who did genetic testing to screen for problems to. This breeder is very educational in the many, many ways. This breeder is a good steward of the breed and the individual animals in their care. I got very lucky to have stumbled upon her. I can't imagine buying a kitten from anyone else. She was a thoughtful communicator from the very beginning, and we had meaningful conversations about her cats, my background and experience, and our mutual expectations. I could tell she genuinely cared for her cats as family members, and I felt I would receive a lot of ongoing support once I purchased one of her kittens.
We have now purchased TWO kittens from her, so that may pretty much say it all. Our experiences have been universally positive. If we could have eight of her cats, we probably would! I could write a novel about our cats. They're gorgeous, well-tempered, cherished family companions, and a million other things. I can't say enough about them. I have enough respect for this breeder and her cats that I actually do NOT recommend her to every random person who asks me about a Maine coon kitten. Her cats deserve extremely committed families who will be responsible in every way (and she would accept nothing less). Unfortunately, that doesn't describe just any owner. For the people that keep their cats inside and treat them as part of the family, I absolutely I recommend her exclusively.
I would just like to thank this breeder for the role they've played in our lives in making it possible for us to live with these absolutely cherished family members. We can't imagine our lives without our wonderful cats, and it is a privilege to be their caretakers. We'll be loyal and lifelong customers. More than that, over the years, this breeder has been an amazing resource and a wonderful friend to us. We are extremely grateful for everything.
Erin K. CA
I couldn't be more happy with my highland I received form this cattery. Healthy, beautiful, and loving. He has been such a joy to our household so when we were ready to add another we went to her for our maine coon too. I love that she really cares about the life of her kitties and wants the best. I really appreciate that she screens her buyers so well and is not in it to make a quick buck. Any future kitties will come from her!
Julie B. CA
The owner is very professional and involved in the future of the breed. Serious and professional breeding, the kittens are very well treated and in perfect health. I highly recommend.
Christie C. CA
This breeder is kind, caring, and highly invested in you and your success with her kittens. She goes above and beyond, even AFTER you take one of her kittens home.
I purchased a Maine Coon kitten from her about two years ago. I had to interview over the phone in order to make sure I was a good fit for one of her babies. Luckily I was. And I got to take home a healthy, lovey, gorgeous kitten.
She is always responsive to you, for anything, after you have one of her kittens. My Karma went through some vet issues, not hereditary (she was eating Nerf darts!), but the breeder was there for me during every step to help with how to care for her and next steps. She does not have to do that, and I think you'd find it hard to find another breeder who does. I highly, highly, highly recommend this breeder and would give her 10 stars if I could.
Allana G. Unalaska, AK
It is important to research the breeders you get your pets from to make sure they are knowledgeable and caring. Cathlene is both of these things. She has been producing the best cats for many years and has an extremely good reputation amongst her peers. I had the pleasure of finding her and this amazing breed through a friend and went on to add four of her cats to my family. All are healthy and affectionate, they have great personalities. She was always available when I had questions or concerns. When the time comes I would most definitely go back to her!!
Holly W. San Francisco, CA
I think this breeder is one of the best I have dealt with. I have spoken to her many times over the past few years regarding our cats and she has always been knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I trust her and feel that she is doing a great job with her cats.
She feeds above average quality cat foods, has sweet, beautiful kittens, and seems to deeply love her cats. Unlike many breeders out there who seem to be all about money, she is very particular what kind of homes her kittens go to! She is exceptionally knowledgeable about genetics and other important aspects of caring for cats. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a new furry family member!
Courtney C. NH
I got my best friend from this place. The owner is professional and friendly! She even told me she would take my Kitty back if needed ever, no questioned asked. That shows me her dedication to her animals. Amazing experience.
Mélanie L. Joliette, Canada
I've know this breeder for more then 10 years she is one of the best ethical breeders out there. She always make sure to choose the right families for her fur babies and her cats are all amazing pure breed pedigree and well talking care of. I would highly recommend this amazing breeder to anyone looking for a Maine coon of high quality.
Dorece F. Corona, CA
One of the best breeders I've ever met. Very knowledgeable and knows her stuff! Look no where else! She is the best around!
Gina H. NC
Great breeder! Very educational about the breed, diet and color genetics. Passionate about her cats as well. Highly recommend.
Steven B. Montecito, CA
Adopted two adults who retired from her breeding program. They are literally the best and smartest kitties I've owned. I've had them both since 2018/2019 . The breeder has been in contact with me regularly on a monthly basis. we share tips and advice on proper care and treatment of our beautiful kitties. She is very responsible and passionate about her animals. You are in good hands when finding a new fur baby with her. I appreciate all she does for the Community of the breed.
Jill R. CA
I highly recommend this breeder! She is very caring and compassionate. I had an excellent rapport with her the entire transaction. She was very educational with every conversation. My kitten was very healthy and I have purchased a few from her as a matter of fact.