Upcoming litters of Maine Coon kittens are expected in late 2026
As a young adult, I was fortunate to have some amazing pets—dogs, domestic cats, rats, rabbits, chickens, and even a turtle.
Let me introduce you to my current furry and feathered family members—excluding the Maine Coons, because that’s a story all on its own.

First up is Ricco, a handsome black-and-white short haired domestic cat who’s now 15 years old. He was found as a tiny kitten in one of the collapsed buildings during post-earthquake inspections after the Christchurch quake. Ricco is the only cat allowed outdoors, and he spends most of his day lounging on his favourite chair out on the deck.

Roger is the eldest of a litter of six—three black and three ginger domestic kittens. Their mother, Gasket, was part Chinchilla. Sadly, she was hit by a car when the kittens were just two weeks old, and I quickly stepped in as their surrogate mother, feeding them every two hours.
That experience became the turning point in my life as a cat lover. Because of it, we built a catio—a safe haven where all my cats can enjoy the outdoors securely, experiencing fresh air and the sights and sounds of the outside world without any danger.
Roger is a true mama’s boy, always craving my attention. He takes his time warming up to strangers, but once he decides it’s on his terms, he’s just as affectionate and smoochy as the rest.

Yep, Kyle is HUGE and full of sass. He likes to think he’s the boss, and if anyone is going to stir up trouble with the other fur babies in the house, it’s definitely him.
Despite his cheeky attitude, Kyle gives the biggest, hardest head butts and can be just as smoochy as he is sassy. If I stand at the bench and pat my chest, he’ll leap up like a dog, ready to soak up all the cuddles.

Benson was the smallest of the litter, the little brother to Roger and Kyle.
He still believes he’s a kitten, and his favourite pastime was curling up on top of the fish tank in the evenings when the light glowed for the tropical fish. Every time, he would drift into such a deep sleep that he’d eventually tumble off.
Benson is a true softie and an incredibly trusting soul—often lying sprawled on the table with his legs apart, patiently waiting for a tummy rub whenever visitors arrive.
Then Came the Maine Coons…
You know those dreams that feel completely out of reach? Mine actually came true. Let’s rewind about four years to when that dream became reality. I had always wanted to own a Maine Coon, but honestly, I never thought it would happen.
Within just a couple of weeks, tragedy struck—I lost a mother and son pair of my domestic cats in accidents. My dad, wanting to help, offered to build me a catio attached to my house, complete with a walkway around the BBQ area so my cats could be part of the social space. When he was building the walkway, he made sure it was tall enough for a Maine Coon to sit upright—because he knew that was my ultimate dream.
Sadly, Dad fell ill very quickly. During that time, I supported him through hospital appointments and day trips, always with his oxygen bottle in tow. I’ll never forget one particular day, driving back down Riccarton Road after an important appointment. Dad spoke softly and said, “Your mum and I have decided to gift you a Maine Coon kitten as a thank-you for everything you’ve done for me.” Of course, I burst into tears.
Soon after, I visited some Maine Coons for sale, had plenty of cuddles, and learned so much about the breed. I even semi-chose a little silver tabby—the colouring Dad had always loved—and took lots of photos to show him. But life had other plans. Dad’s health deteriorated rapidly, and he passed away before I could bring that kitten home. In a strange twist, that very kitten also passed away. To me, it felt like a sign—the little kitten had gone to be with Dad.
So, there I was: no Dad, and no original Maine Coon. What now? How could I choose a kitten without him? I decided to let fate decide. I took my son to meet the kittens, and we agreed—the kitten would choose us. And that’s how Vladimir Guywithabigrock (Arlo), a brown tabby and white Maine Coon came into our lives. Since then, everything has changed. I’ve become that “crazy cat lady”—but not too crazy! Arlo started his show career young and even placed 8th from the years accumulated show points, in the Longhair Neuter Section in 2024. I was so proud.
There’s been no looking back. Last year, Arlo took a break from the show bench while I welcomed my second Maine Coon: Vladimir P Colleen from Accounts (Colleen). She’s had her own success, placing 4th in the NZ National title in early 2025 before semi-retiring to become a mum—and that’s where my breeding journey began.
I’m so excited for what’s ahead with my breeding program and forever grateful to Dad for making this dream possible. He’ll always be in my heart.

Colleen was my very first breeding queen, and she has the sweetest nature—not to mention she’s wonderfully chatty.
A blue tabby and white beauty, she has proven to be an exceptional mum to her gorgeous first litter of kittens.

Arabella joined me in December 2025, adding another queen to my breeding program. She is a Black Silver Tortie with a beautiful nature and the sweetest temperament. The moment I sit down, she climbs onto my chest, and she loves to sleep tucked between my shoulder and ear.
Affectionate could easily be her middle name, and I’m excited to show her throughout 2026 and begin breeding with her later in the year.

It’s quite exciting to be introducing Nala into my breeding program, especially since she was born in my very first litter. She’s still under observation for now, but she already displays a sweet nature and a wonderful sense of curiosity. Nala often sits back from her brothers and sisters, quietly taking in everything happening around her.
She still has plenty of growing to do, but she’s definitely one to watch. Nala will take on the challenge of the show ring before eventually settling into motherhood.
Chickens
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