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green eyed black tortie maine coon laying on her side looking into the camera

green eyed black tortie maine coon laying on her side looking into the camera

Early Spay and Neuter in Maine Coons: What the Veterinary Science Actually Says

Maine Coon Health & Genetics

Feb 12

Introducing the Cereal Litter

Introducing the Cereal Litter

Introducing the Cereal Litter

Nov 8, 2025

tortie maine coon kitten inside a plush cat tree bed

tortie maine coon kitten inside a plush cat tree bed

Raising a Healthy Maine Coon: Complete Guide to Care, Health, and Genetics

Maine Coon Breed Guide

Sep 19, 2025

black silver tabby maine coon on a chair rolling over with a colorful mural behind her

black silver tabby maine coon on a chair rolling over with a colorful mural behind her

Fall 2025 Maine Coon Kittens | Upcoming Litters at Solstice Cats

Solstice Updates

Sep 17, 2025

Looking for RagCoon Kittens? Here’s What We’re Planning

Looking for RagCoon Kittens? Here’s What We’re Planning

Looking for RagCoon Kittens? Here’s What We’re Planning

Solstice Updates

Sep 17, 2025

red smoke maine coon kitten on the bed looking at the camera

red smoke maine coon kitten on the bed looking at the camera

Important News: Changes to Our Adoption Process!

Solstice Updates

Feb 10, 2025

Tortie Maine Coon nursing her two orange kittens on the bed

Tortie Maine Coon nursing her two orange kittens on the bed

Exciting Updates About Our Maine Coon & Ragcoon Kittens!

Jan 2, 2025

Solstice Cats Welcomes Two Litters of Kittens

Solstice Cats Welcomes Two Litters of Kittens

Solstice Cats Welcomes Two Litters of Kittens

Dec 15, 2024

Understanding Chemical Pregnancies in Cats: Our Queen, Sage, Is No Longer Expecting a Litter of Kittens

Understanding Chemical Pregnancies in Cats: Our Queen, Sage, Is No Longer Expecting a Litter of Kittens

Understanding Chemical Pregnancies in Cats: Our Queen, Sage, Is No Longer Expecting a Litter of Kittens

Nov 8, 2024

Ragdoll Cat on cat tree

Ragdoll Cat on cat tree

Ragcoon & Maine Coon Kittens Are on the Way at Solstice Cats!

Oct 15, 2024

Maine Coon Cat Colors and Patterns: A Guide by Solstice Cats

Maine Coon Cat Colors and Patterns: A Guide by Solstice Cats

Maine Coon Cat Colors and Patterns: A Guide by Solstice Cats

Oct 15, 2024

Exciting News: Solstice Cats Has an Amazon Storefront!

Exciting News: Solstice Cats Has an Amazon Storefront!

Exciting News: Solstice Cats Has an Amazon Storefront!

Oct 3, 2024

Maine Coon Madness

Maine Coon Madness

Maine Coon Madness

Sep 24, 2024

Fluffy black silber tabby Sire named Winter, just hanging out.

Fluffy black silber tabby Sire named Winter, just hanging out.

Exciting Fall Breeding Plans at Solstice Cats!

Sep 8, 2024

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I’m sorry but @camjamn1 knows me so well. This audio 🤣🤣 I had to find funny clips to add. @equinox.ragdolls look how little your boys are, and @amylovesnewwave it’s Artemis! ☺️ #mainecoonkitten #stepbrothersmovie #mainecoon #kittenhumor #orangecatbehavior

I’m sorry but @camjamn1 knows me so well. This audio 🤣🤣 I had to find funny clips to add. @equinox.ragdolls look how little your boys are, and @amylovesnewwave it’s Artemis! ☺️ #mainecoonkitten #stepbrothersmovie #mainecoon #kittenhumor #orangecatbehavior

I disturbed his slumber 🫣 Johnny Cash’s family has decided on a name! He’s now Captain Rex. @the_maine_crew5 I’m so excited to see him with his family in a few weeks. #mainecoonkitten #blacksmokemainecoon #arizonacats #kittensdaily

I disturbed his slumber 🫣 Johnny Cash’s family has decided on a name! He’s now Captain Rex. @the_maine_crew5 I’m so excited to see him with his family in a few weeks. #mainecoonkitten #blacksmokemainecoon #arizonacats #kittensdaily

June Carter is a stunning black smoke female. She will be ready to meet her forever family 6/13. She was playing with her favorite feather and our girl Nova had to hop in. #mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #queencreekaz #kittenlove

June Carter is a stunning black smoke female. She will be ready to meet her forever family 6/13. She was playing with her favorite feather and our girl Nova had to hop in. #mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #queencreekaz #kittenlove

Our Rugrats are 9 weeks old! They had their first vet exam and vaccines yesterday and did wonderful. They enjoy the @kbspets cat tree so much!! I love how easy it is to keep clean!

Our Rugrats are 9 weeks old! They had their first vet exam and vaccines yesterday and did wonderful. They enjoy the @kbspets cat tree so much!! I love how easy it is to keep clean!

The Rugrats are just lounging around. They have no idea today was the last day of school and it’s about to be fun 24/7 in this house. 😂🎉 #mainecoonkitten #arizonacats #queencreekaz #kittenlove

The Rugrats are just lounging around. They have no idea today was the last day of school and it’s about to be fun 24/7 in this house. 😂🎉 #mainecoonkitten #arizonacats #queencreekaz #kittenlove

Sweet June. She’s 7 weeks old now! A gorgeous black smoke female Maine Coon kitten. #mainecoonkitten #queencreekaz #mainecooncat

Sweet June. She’s 7 weeks old now! A gorgeous black smoke female Maine Coon kitten. #mainecoonkitten #queencreekaz #mainecooncat

The Rugrats babies are 7 weeks old and getting so big. They are now exploring more areas of the house, learning about normal household sounds and socializing with everyone. This is when the fun begins.

#maincoonsofig #mainecoonkitten #kittensocialization #queencreekaz

The Rugrats babies are 7 weeks old and getting so big. They are now exploring more areas of the house, learning about normal household sounds and socializing with everyone. This is when the fun begins.

#maincoonsofig #mainecoonkitten #kittensocialization #queencreekaz

What’s in the box? Nova…. lol
Kitties love a good box. #mainecoonkitten #buldakcarbonara #boxkitty #meow #queencreek

What’s in the box? Nova…. lol
Kitties love a good box. #mainecoonkitten #buldakcarbonara #boxkitty #meow #queencreek

🧶 Just a little toy, a lot of focus, and endless cuteness!

Meet our Solstice Maine Coon kittens, displaying that famous curiosity and charm. Bred from carefully selected lines with a strict standard for health, genetics, and temperament.

🐾 Health-tested, vaccinated, and ready to steal your heart. See our current availability at the link in bio!

#solsticemainecoons #mainecoonkittens #catlovers #mainecoonlife #kittenlifestyle

🧶 Just a little toy, a lot of focus, and endless cuteness!

Meet our Solstice Maine Coon kittens, displaying that famous curiosity and charm. Bred from carefully selected lines with a strict standard for health, genetics, and temperament.

🐾 Health-tested, vaccinated, and ready to steal your heart. See our current availability at the link in bio!

#solsticemainecoons #mainecoonkittens #catlovers #mainecoonlife #kittenlifestyle

Chucky & Tommy this morning 🐾🩵

Our reservation list is currently choosing their kittens, and once selections are complete I’ll update the website with who’s available. I’m always mindful to keep our list aligned with our litters, so families aren’t waiting without options.

We’ll have a couple of these babies available ✨ stay tuned! #mainecoonkitten #queencreekaz #mainecoonlove #mainecooncat

Chucky & Tommy this morning 🐾🩵

Our reservation list is currently choosing their kittens, and once selections are complete I’ll update the website with who’s available. I’m always mindful to keep our list aligned with our litters, so families aren��’t waiting without options.

We’ll have a couple of these babies available ✨ stay tuned! #mainecoonkitten #queencreekaz #mainecoonlove #mainecooncat

This video sort of dwarfs Athena. She’s living her best life on the new cat tree. #kbspets #mainecoons

This video sort of dwarfs Athena. She’s living her best life on the new cat tree. #kbspets #mainecoons

I love this girl! She’s such a stunning black smoke tortie with the most amazing personality. She’s growing like crazy right now.
*tent from Amazon*
#camping #arizonahighways #mainecoonkitten #kittenlove #catoftheday

I love this girl! She’s such a stunning black smoke tortie with the most amazing personality. She’s growing like crazy right now.
*tent from Amazon*
#camping #arizonahighways #mainecoonkitten #kittenlove #catoftheday

Nova is pure joy 🤍 today she decided Harper makes the perfect cat tree… and honestly, Harper didn’t mind one bit 😂

One of my favorite parts of raising these babies is watching them grow up surrounded by kids and teens. They’re handled, loved, and played with every single day… and it truly shows in their confidence and personalities.

Our kittens aren’t just beautiful, they’re raised to be part of a family 🐾✨ #mainecoonkitten #queencreekaz #mainecoon #mainecooncat #catsofinstagram

Nova is pure joy 🤍 today she decided Harper makes the perfect cat tree… and honestly, Harper didn’t mind one bit 😂

One of my favorite parts of raising these babies is watching them grow up surrounded by kids and teens. They’re handled, loved, and played with every single day… and it truly shows in their confidence and personalities.

Our kittens aren’t just beautiful, they’re raised to be part of a family 🐾✨ #mainecoonkitten #queencreekaz #mainecoon #mainecooncat #catsofinstagram

Johnny Cash & June Carter 🖤✨

Our stunning black smoke Maine Coon babies… already turning heads and just getting more beautiful by the day.

Johnny Cash is especially striking with his blue eyes, and little June Carter may follow in her mama’s footsteps with two different colored eyes. We’re watching her closely as they continue to change and develop.

There’s something so special about this pair 🤍

#blacksmokemainecoon #mainecoonkitten #mainecoonlove #oddeyedcat #blueeyedcat

Johnny Cash & June Carter 🖤✨

Our stunning black smoke Maine Coon babies… already turning heads and just getting more beautiful by the day.

Johnny Cash is especially striking with his blue eyes, and little June Carter may follow in her mama’s footsteps with two different colored eyes. We’re watching her closely as they continue to change and develop.

There’s something so special about this pair 🤍

#blacksmokemainecoon #mainecoonkitten #mainecoonlove #oddeyedcat #blueeyedcat

Wait for the sound… 🔊
Our Rugrats litter had their first big kitty meal today
and somehow the bowl and spoon became part of it too! #kittendaily #mainecoonkitten #catterylife #mealideas

Wait for the sound… 🔊
Our Rugrats litter had their first big kitty meal today
and somehow the bowl and spoon became part of it too! #kittendaily #mainecoonkitten #catterylife #mealideas

💤Somewhere between the snoring and the silence… she claimed him.

#mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #queencreekaz #arizonacats #kittenoftheday

💤Somewhere between the snoring and the silence… she claimed him.

#mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #queencreekaz #arizonacats #kittenoftheday

Alfredo 🤍
He’s always been something different.

Our very first holdback… the only one in five years.
A piece of everything we’ve built, and the only legacy of Thor and Gemini.

Now Nova carries that story forward too… but Alfredo will always be where it began.

#mainecoon #queencreekaz #arizonacats #catscatscats

Alfredo 🤍
He’s always been something different.

Our very first holdback… the only one in five years.
A piece of everything we’ve built, and the only legacy of Thor and Gemini.

Now Nova carries that story forward too… but Alfredo will always be where it began.

#mainecoon #queencreekaz #arizonacats #catscatscats

Alfredo Skibidy (Loki) is hopefully getting his first opportunity with a Queen. He lives in a guardian home so I’m giving him a couple days to get comfortable and by then she should be ready. 🤞🏻 #mainecoon #creamsmokemainecoon #arizonacats #orangecat

Alfredo Skibidy (Loki) is hopefully getting his first opportunity with a Queen. He lives in a guardian home so I’m giving him a couple days to get comfortable and by then she should be ready. 🤞🏻 #mainecoon #creamsmokemainecoon #arizonacats #orangecat

Spa day for these two queens ✨
Maggie Mae and Athena rolled into Broadway Grooming in style and were absolute angels the whole time.

They earned their reward… @bonkers_pets treats at home and lots of happy licks 🐾
Safe to say they approve 🥹

We love @broadwaygroomingmesa 💛

#mainecoon #mainecoonlife #spoiledcats #catreel #mesaaz

Spa day for these two queens ✨
Maggie Mae and Athena rolled into Broadway Grooming in style and were absolute angels the whole time.

They earned their reward… @bonkers_pets treats at home and lots of happy licks 🐾
Safe to say they approve 🥹

We love @broadwaygroomingmesa 💛

#mainecoon #mainecoonlife #spoiledcats #catreel #mesaaz

Queen Emmie (Rune) at 6 months.
Playful, affectionate, and impossible not to fall in love with.
#mainecoon #mainecoonkitten #catreels #catsofinstagram #mainecoonlove

Queen Emmie (Rune) at 6 months.
Playful, affectionate, and impossible not to fall in love with.
#mainecoon #mainecoonkitten #catreels #catsofinstagram #mainecoonlove

Gotcha Day x 7 🤍

Today 7 of our Cosmic Chaos babies went home to their forever families, and it never gets easier watching them go… but it means everything knowing how deeply they’re loved.

These kittens, and every Solstice baby, are so incredibly blessed with the most amazing homes. Stephanie and I pour our hearts into raising them, and days like today remind us exactly why we do it. Our cups are so full. ✨

Welcome home, sweet babies. You were always meant for them. 🫶🏻🐾

* Zenith goes home to his adoring family tomorrow*

#gotchaday #mainecoonkittens #foreverfamilies #breederlife

Gotcha Day x 7 🤍

Today 7 of our Cosmic Chaos babies went home to their forever families, and it never gets easier watching them go… but it means everything knowing how deeply they’re loved.

These kittens, and every Solstice baby, are so incredibly blessed with the most amazing homes. Stephanie and I pour our hearts into raising them, and days like today remind us exactly why we do it. Our cups are so full. ✨

Welcome home, sweet babies. You were always meant for them. 🫶🏻🐾

* Zenith goes home to his adoring family tomorrow*

#gotchaday #mainecoonkittens #foreverfamilies #breederlife

I debated sharing this video here but it’s so funny, I had to. Nova climbed into Harper’s (my 6 year old) @wendys bag and thought she’d sneak a piece of chicken… #wendyschicken #mainecooncat #kittensdaily #arizonacats #queencreek

I debated sharing this video here but it’s so funny, I had to. Nova climbed into Harper’s (my 6 year old) @wendys bag and thought she’d sneak a piece of chicken… #wendyschicken #mainecooncat #kittensdaily #arizonacats #queencreek

Fluffy angel. Our cosmic Chaos babies leave this weekend. I can’t wait to see them in the laps of their forever humans. 🧡 Vega is flying to New Mexico for his forever 🏠 #mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #queencreekaz #arizonacats #catterylife

Fluffy angel. Our cosmic Chaos babies leave this weekend. I can’t wait to see them in the laps of their forever humans. 🧡 Vega is flying to New Mexico for his forever 🏠 #mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #queencreekaz #arizonacats #catterylife

My 10 year old is mastering the yo-yo and the cosmic chaos kittens are having so much fun too. 😂 Honestly so dang cute! 🥰 plus, the vintage vibe from the @campsnapcamera makes the video so much cuter. #mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #campsnapcamera #arizona

My 10 year old is mastering the yo-yo and the cosmic chaos kittens are having so much fun too. 😂 Honestly so dang cute! 🥰 plus, the vintage vibe from the @campsnapcamera makes the video so much cuter. #mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #campsnapcamera #arizona

Updated photos of Emmie and Morpheus’ babies. The Rugrats litter is 2 weeks old and getting so adorable. Wobbling around, exploring their area more and more. #mainecoonkitten #queencreekaz #arizonacats #mainecoon

Updated photos of Emmie and Morpheus’ babies. The Rugrats litter is 2 weeks old and getting so adorable. Wobbling around, exploring their area more and more. #mainecoonkitten #queencreekaz #arizonacats #mainecoon

Alice’s precious little angels turn one week old tomorrow 🖤
They’re thriving, growing beautifully, and completely stealing our hearts.

We’re so excited to introduce…
✨ Johnny Cash & June Carter ✨

Meet Johnny and June — our Walk the Line litter 🎶
#johnnycash #walktheline #mainecoonkitten #blacksmokemainecoon #queencreekaz

Alice’s precious little angels turn one week old tomorrow 🖤
They’re thriving, growing beautifully, and completely stealing our hearts.

We’re so excited to introduce…
✨ Johnny Cash & June Carter ✨

Meet Johnny and June — our Walk the Line litter 🎶
#johnnycash #walktheline #mainecoonkitten #blacksmokemainecoon #queencreekaz

I couldn’t bring myself to chop this video too much. It’s so cute 🥹 little Cynthia rolling around stretching, learning to clean her tiny toe beans. I just can’t handle the cuteness. #mainecoonkitten #bluesmokemainecoon #queencreekaz

I couldn’t bring myself to chop this video too much. It’s so cute 🥹 little Cynthia rolling around stretching, learning to clean her tiny toe beans. I just can’t handle the cuteness. #mainecoonkitten #bluesmokemainecoon #queencreekaz

Wet noodle → majestic floof 😅✨
Zenith said trust the process… and clearly he was right. That blue smoke glow hits different once he’s all fluffed out 🤍 #mainecoonkitten #wetnosewednesday #mainecoon #bluesmokemainecoon

Wet noodle → majestic floof 😅✨
Zenith said trust the process… and clearly he was right. That blue smoke glow hits different once he’s all fluffed out 🤍 #mainecoonkitten #wetnosewednesday #mainecoon #bluesmokemainecoon

The Rugrats have arrived 🤍

9 days old and already stealing our hearts. Watching these little ones grow has been so sweet, and their mama is doing an absolutely incredible job with them.

Tiny, wiggly, and so loved already 🥹

#mainecoonkitten #mainecoonlovers #catterylife #kittenlove #mainecoonsofinstagram

The Rugrats have arrived 🤍

9 days old and already stealing our hearts. Watching these little ones grow has been so sweet, and their mama is doing an absolutely incredible job with them.

Tiny, wiggly, and so loved already 🥹

#mainecoonkitten #mainecoonlovers #catterylife #kittenlove #mainecoonsofinstagram

A fan favorite reel. Wet kitty and dry kitty. 😂 #mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #kittenlove #tortiesofinstagram❤️

A fan favorite reel. Wet kitty and dry kitty. 😂 #mainecoonkitten #mainecoon #kittenlove #tortiesofinstagram❤️

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