Private Maine Coon Adoption & Rehoming
Maine Coon Cats & Maine Coon Mixes for Adoption Near You
Meet pre-loved Maine Coons and Maine Coon mixes being rehomed by their owners across the United States and Canada.
The Gentle Giant
Adopt a Maine Coon – A Big Cat With an Even Bigger Personality
Maine Coons have earned their reputation as affectionate, sociable companions. Their substantial size, expressive faces, tufted ears and flowing coats make them unforgettable, but it is often their friendly, people-oriented nature that wins families over.
Pet Rehoming Network helps owners find carefully considered new homes for beloved cats they can no longer keep. That means the cats you see here are not anonymous shelter listings. They are individual pets with histories, routines, personalities and people who know them well.
Our Maine Coon listings can include both purebred cats and Maine Coon mixes. When ancestry is not documented, breed or mix identification may be based on the owner’s knowledge, the cat’s background or physical characteristics.
Current & Past Listings
Maine Coon Cats & Maine Coon Mixes for Adoption
Browse Maine Coons and Maine Coon mixes listed through Pet Rehoming Network. Use the country and state/province filters to narrow the listings to your area.
Maine Coon Cats & Maine Coon Mixes for Adoption
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Lilly
Looking for a gentle, soulful Maine Coon mix to share quiet moments and cozy windowsills? Meet Lilly—a 7-year-old rescue cat in Dallas, TX who’s…
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Fuller & Abel
Looking for a pair of bonded cats for adoption in Cincinnati and area? Nestled in the heart of Elsmere, KY, just a stone’s throw…
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Batman
No longer available. Thank you for your interest. Looking for a Maine Coon cat for adoption in San Antonio, TX? Are you searching for…
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Jeannie
No longer available. Thank you for your interest. Looking for a Maine Coon cat for adoption in San Antonio, TX? Meet Jeannie, an affectionate…
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Nova
Get ready to be charmed by the celestial cuteness of Nova, our delightful Maine Coon mix cat, looking for a loving home in Philadelphia,…
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Pirate Pete
Meet Pirate Pete, a one-eyed wonder cat looking for a loving new home in Los Angeles. The Maine Coon mix cat is as laid…
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Duncan
– Duncan has found his forever home! We are so happy for this sweet cat and his family! From Blanton, Duncan’s owner: Hi Debbie,…
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Floyd
Looking for a Maine Coon cat for adoption in Calgary? Floyd would love to be considered for the position of your cherished family companion.…
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Jazz
Jazz is a 10 year old female Maine Coon mix cat for adoption in Burlington, Ontario. Jazz is very healthy, spayed, up to date…
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Noel
Noel is a stunning long hair Maine Coon mix cat looking for a new home in Nashville Tennessee and area. Just 4 and weighing…
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Poch
Meet Poch - Maine Coon Mix Cat For Adoption in Philadelphia, PA Have you been looking for a Maine Coon Mix Cat for adoption…
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Pepper
Have you been looking for Maine Coon Mix Cats for adoption in Calgary (Okotoks) and area? Please consider offering a loving home to gorgeous…
View Pepper's Adoption StoryWe do not currently have a matching pet listed here. New adoption profiles are added as they become available.
Getting to Know the Breed
What Is It Like to Live With a Maine Coon?
Individual personalities vary, but Maine Coons are often described as companionable cats that enjoy being part of everyday household life. Many like to follow their people from room to room, supervise whatever is happening and settle nearby rather than demanding constant lap time.
Personality & Companionship
Many Maine Coons are affectionate, curious and socially engaged. A mature cat’s adoption profile can give you much more useful information about temperament than breed reputation alone.
Size & Space
Maine Coons are among the larger domestic cats. Their size can mean larger litter boxes, sturdy scratching posts and cat furniture designed to support a substantial adult cat.
Coat & Grooming
Their semi-long coat benefits from regular combing to remove loose hair and help prevent tangles, particularly around the ruff, belly, legs and tail.
Families & Other Pets
Some Maine Coons live happily with children, dogs or other cats; others prefer a quieter arrangement. Always use the individual listing as your guide to household compatibility.
Finding the Right Match
Before Adopting a Maine Coon
Adopting an adult cat privately gives you an opportunity to learn about the cat as an individual before making your decision. Read the adoption profile carefully and use your conversations and meet-and-greet to decide whether the match makes sense for both you and the cat.
Questions Worth Asking
- What is the cat’s normal daily routine?
- How does the cat respond to visitors and unfamiliar people?
- Has the cat lived with children, cats or dogs?
- What food and litter does the cat currently use?
- What grooming routine is the cat accustomed to?
- Are there medical needs, medications or veterinary records to discuss?
- Does the cat have favorite toys, sleeping places or habits?
- What kind of home does the owner believe would be the best fit?
Think Beyond the Breed Label
A Maine Coon’s breed characteristics can help you understand general tendencies, but they cannot tell you whether a particular cat will enjoy your children, accept your dog, tolerate being alone during the workday or want to sleep on your pillow.
That is one of the advantages of owner-to-owner adoption: you can learn about the cat from someone who has actually shared a home with them.
Wonderful Cats in Their Own Right
Adopting a Maine Coon Mix
Some of the cats listed on this page are Maine Coon mixes rather than documented purebred Maine Coons. A mixed-breed cat may have the shaggy coat, substantial build, ear furnishings or sociable personality people associate with Maine Coons while inheriting other characteristics from the rest of their background.
For adoption purposes, the most important information is not whether every ancestor appears on a pedigree. It is whether the individual cat’s personality, needs, health, age and experience fit your household. Each Pet Rehoming Network profile is intended to help you evaluate exactly that.
Private, Owner-to-Owner Adoption
How Maine Coon Adoption Through Pet Rehoming Network Works
Meet the Cat Online
Start with the detailed adoption profile and learn about the cat’s personality, routine and ideal home.
Apply to Adopt
Submit an adoption application so the owner can learn about you, your household and the home you can offer.
Meet the Owner & Cat
If the match looks promising, you can arrange a meet-and-greet and ask the owner your remaining questions.
Plan the Transition
If everyone agrees it is a good match, the owner and adopter can use our adoption agreement and plan a thoughtful transition.
Pet Rehoming Network provides the tools and guidance, while the cat’s owner remains directly involved and decides which applicant is the right match.
For Maine Coon Owners
Need to Rehome Your Maine Coon or Maine Coon Mix?
Life circumstances can change even when a cat is deeply loved. Pet Rehoming Network provides owner-assisted rehoming help designed to give you time and support to look for a suitable new home without unnecessarily placing your cat into an unfamiliar shelter environment.
Your cat stays with you throughout the rehoming process. Potential adopters have the opportunity to meet you and your cat, and you remain involved in deciding who you believe can provide the right home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maine Coon Adoption & Rehoming FAQ
Where can I find Maine Coon cats for adoption near me?
Use the adoption listings on this page and the location filters to look for Maine Coons and Maine Coon mixes in your area. If there is not a suitable cat nearby right now, join our waiting list and check back as new private adoption listings are added.
Are all of the cats on this page purebred Maine Coons?
No. Listings may include purebred Maine Coons as well as cats identified as Maine Coon mixes. When pedigree documentation is not available, breed or mix information may be based on the owner’s knowledge, background information or the cat’s physical characteristics.
Can I join a waiting list for a Maine Coon?
Yes. Our adoption waiting list lets you tell Pet Rehoming Network what kind of cat you hope to adopt so you can be considered when suitable opportunities arise.
Does a Maine Coon stay with its owner while being rehomed?
Yes. With Pet Rehoming Network’s owner-assisted process, the cat stays with the owner throughout rehoming while a suitable new home is sought.
Who decides whether I can adopt the cat?
The owner does. Pet Rehoming Network provides an adoption application, screening assistance and guidance, but the owner chooses the applicant they believe is the best match for their cat.
Can you help me rehome my Maine Coon?
Yes. Pet Rehoming Network helps owners create and promote an adoption profile, manage and evaluate inquiries, prepare for meet-and-greets and navigate the transition to a carefully considered new home.