Our Terms
On this page, you will find our adoption terms as well as information about our pricing.
We place great importance on providing each kitten with the best possible transition to their new family, while supporting our adopters with care and kindness.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need further details.
Terms, Information, and Pricing
At Chatterie de la Reine Oly, the health, respect, and well-being of our cats come first. Each adoption is carefully considered, and our terms are established with the best interest of everyone in mind: kittens, adopters, and breeder.
A courteous introduction to your home is requested to start the conversation. I always take the time to answer your questions, and I will also ask some, aiming to ensure the best possible match between the kitten and its future family.
When you contact me via the contact form, some basic questions will be asked.
All our breeding cats are tested for numerous essential points, including genetic diseases, infectious pathologies, and imaging exams performed by specialists.
They have a pedigree, a genetic ID card, are registered on PawPeds, and have their color tests.
You can find the complete list of tests on the homepage. ©
Adoption Information
Before contacting me, if you are interested in one of my kittens, please make sure to discuss it with all members of your household to ensure everyone agrees on welcoming an animal into your daily life.
A kitten, or even an adult cat, involves acquisition and ongoing care costs. A cat is a living being, a constant presence. You may need to arrange for pet-sitting or bring them along on vacation. They have fur, claws, and teeth, and they will be active, with their own needs and personality.
It is therefore essential that this decision be carefully considered beforehand and unanimously accepted by all household members before contacting me. Following this family reflection, and prior to reserving one of my kittens, it is vital for me to ensure the animal’s well-being and the best possible match between the kitten, their future home, and potential new family.
I would be grateful if you could send me a courteous message. A presentation of your family and household would be greatly appreciated. We will then be able to exchange, i will answer your questions, and you will answer mine.
- Leaving as a pet :
My kittens adopted as pets are spayed/neutered without exception and may only leave after full recovery from the surgery.
- Leaving unneutered/entire :
Leaving unneutered is possible. However, I prioritize pet adoptions, so any request for an entire kitten will be subject to strict conditions. You must, of course, be a registered breeder or in the process of becoming one.
For beginners, a request for an unneutered kitten must be made after providing your ACACED certificate, SIRET number, and registered cattery name, not the other way around. (A receipt confirming your application in progress is acceptable.)
“No one is born knowing how to walk” : I will be available to support and guide you kindly, as long as you are open to learning and willing to listen.
Before discussing my other conditions, I will require a presentation of your family, your cattery, and your working methods. Please also provide the social media pages dedicated to your cattery, as well as a link to your website, if applicable. Without these elements, the request to adopt a whole breeding kitten will not be considered, even if you have been a breeder for 50 years. ©
Kitten Departure
My kittens leave the cattery from 14 weeks of age :
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Spayed/neutered (entire, see adoption information)
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Identified with ICAD
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Provided with a health record (*passport in case of export)
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Dewormed and vaccinated with boosters (*rabies in case of export)
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A certificate of good health
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On request, the parents’ health test results
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Accompanied by a sales contract
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With their pedigree (if not yet received, it will be sent later)
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A certificate of commitment and knowledge
The gifts :
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When adopting one of our kittens, a kitten kit will be offered, and you will also receive 6 additional gifts :
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A pet insurance offered for 2 months
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A discount on the purchase of a special Maine Coon cat tree
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A discount valid on your first 3 orders from one of our food brands
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A discount on your first order from our second food brand
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A discount for an order on a website specialized in Maine Coon accessories
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Discount on all orders with no usage limit on a website specialized in pet accessories
And that’s not all !
Additional offers are currently under consideration to provide even more gifts and benefits to our adopters. (Some of our partners offer services that are limited to France)
Other information :
On request, additional vaccines, tests, a genetic ID card, etc., can be added, * at your expense.
Kittens leave the cattery only after full payment has been received. Installment payments are accepted, but the kitten remains at the cattery until the balance is fully paid.
The final payment may be made by bank transfer, provided it is completed and received at least 15 days before the kitten’s departure, whether instant or not. Otherwise, the balance must be paid in cash on the day of departure. Checks are not accepted.
If the kitten is not fully paid, regardless of whether you come from the other side of the world, you will leave without it. ©
Thank you for your understanding !
Delivery within France and internationally
I offer delivery of my kittens, at your expense, to certain cities in France.
For deliveries I cannot handle personally, as well as for international shipments, I will put you in touch with a trusted specialized transporter who provides individual, direct, and secure transportation : the kitten stays with the transporter for the entire journey.
Please note : some countries may not be served by this transporter. Feel free me to check the feasibility of delivery to your country.
For organizational and regulatory reasons, kittens scheduled for delivery will be the last to leave the cattery.
In all cases, whether you choose delivery by me or by a transporter, full payment for the kitten, as well as a portion of the transport fees, must be completed at least 15 days prior to the departure date.
To know the delivery conditions and rates via the transporter, you will be directly connected with them. ©
Cattery Visit
It is strongly recommended to arrange one or more video calls to meet your potential future kitten, as well as their siblings and parents.
For health reasons and to protect the well-being of my cats, in-person visits are not possible.
However, an in-person visit may be considered, but only after their first vaccination (at 2 months).
Once reservations are open, around 3 weeks to 1 month of age for the kittens, we can arrange a video call.
If you decide to reserve a kitten, you will receive photos and/or videos every week. If you wish, we can also schedule a weekly video call.
During the handover or visit of your little companion, a strict health protocol will be applied. Group visits will not be allowed.
The cattery, along with all areas of my home, is regularly disinfected using broad-spectrum products specifically designed for breeding environments. This cleaning is enhanced by an ozone disinfection system.
At the entrance, a footbath, a shoe cover dispenser, and a hand disinfection station are provided and must be used before entering my home, even if you have sensitive skin.
Anyone refusing to follow this complete protocol will not be allowed inside. Naturally, no outside animals will ever be permitted within the premises. ©
Prices
Prices vary depending on several criteria such as coat color, destination (pet or breeding), as well as any additional services requested (tests, specific vaccinations, documents, etc.).
Price for a sterilized/neutered kitten (pet) : between € 1500 and € 1800.
Price for an entire kitten (breeding) : between € 2500 and € 4500*.
These prices are given as an indication, excluding delivery fees, and may be subject to increase or decrease depending on various factors.
These prices are non-negotiable and given as an indication, excluding delivery costs. They can be adjusted, up or down, depending on various parameters.
Installment payments are possible up to 4 times, but the kitten may only leave the cattery once the full amount is paid. Payment is made exclusively by bank transfer or cash.
These terms are in no case negotiable.
* For departures to other catteries, additional vaccinations and DNA tests of the kitten can be carried out before departure, at your request. The costs related to these services remain your responsibility and are charged in addition to the kitten’s initial price.
Attention
Whether the kittens are intended as pets (therefore sterilized/neutered) or left intact, I want to make it clear that my kittens remain my property until they are officially adopted.
I reserve the right to accept or refuse any reservation without having to justify my decision, whether it is based on facts or intuition.
My priority is to place my kittens with golden families who will love them for life. This requirement may seem demanding, but it simply reflects the love and commitment I have for each of them.
When I accept a reservation, it means I already see you as a wonderful golden family ! And that is a true joy, never a constraint. ©
Every adoption is born from a double choice: the adopter follows their heart, the breeder follows their intuition. And when these two voices align, the kitten naturally finds its place, as if everything had been written for these three hearts to meet...