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Maine Coons in Montreal, right now
We aren't tracking any adoptable Maine Coons in or near Montreal at the moment. Listings update regularly as Quebec rescues take in new cats, and a Maine Coon in Montreal typically gets adopted within days of being posted. Browse the full Quebec cats list to see Maine Coons in other Quebec cities, or save this page and check back soon.
Adopting a Maine Coon in Quebec
Start with the honest part: Maine Coons are rare in Quebec rescue. Across the Quebec organizations we track, effectively every adoptable cat is a domestic shorthair or longhair rather than a pedigree, so a search for this breed will often return nothing on any given day. That is a fact about local intake and not a fault in the search.
Maine Coons are among the largest domestic cats, with males often reaching 15 to 25 pounds, a heavy semi-long coat and a reputation for being unusually sociable and dog-like with their households.
If the breed itself is what matters, the realistic routes are a breed-specific rescue outside Quebec, which will usually transport, or a wait with an alert set. If what actually appeals is the temperament or the look, a domestic cat with the right personality is far easier to find here and a good Quebec foster can match you on behaviour rather than pedigree. Maine Coons that do reach rescue here are usually adults surrendered through a change in circumstances, and they go quickly.
What the size actually asks of you
The coat is semi-long and prone to matting behind the ears, in the armpits and along the trunk, so a Maine Coon needs brushing several times a week and more during a seasonal moult. Everything else scales with the cat: a litter box most owners find is too small, a sturdy tree that will hold twenty pounds, and a scratching post tall enough for a cat that can stretch a metre. They also mature slowly, taking three to four years to reach full size.
Two inherited conditions matter. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the significant one and is common enough in the breed that screening is standard practice; hip dysplasia also appears, unusually for a cat, and is linked to the size. Ask about cardiac screening specifically. Polydactyly, extra toes, is common in the breed and is harmless.
Looking more broadly? Browse every adoptable cat across the province on Cat Adoption Quebec.
The rescues that most often list Maine Coons across Quebec are Chatons Orphelins Montréal. For breed-specific background, the Canadian Cat Association is a useful reference.
Maine Coon Adoption FAQ — Montreal
How many Maine Coons are available for adoption in Montreal?
As of October 2026, there are no Maine Coons listed in Montreal rescue on LocalPetFinder right now — Maine Coons are among the rarer cats in local rescue. Inventory turns over quickly, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to catch one, or consider an adoptable Maine Coon mix.
Where can I adopt a Maine Coon near me in Quebec?
LocalPetFinder gathers every adoptable cat from the Quebec organizations we cover into one list, so if Maine Coons are listed anywhere we track, they appear here. Be prepared for the list to be empty on most days: Quebec rescue intake is overwhelmingly domestic cats rather than pedigrees. Setting an alert is more practical than checking repeatedly, and a breed-specific rescue outside the province is the usual route when the breed itself is the requirement.
How big do Maine Coons actually get?
Large, though the internet exaggerates it. Males commonly reach 15 to 25 pounds and females 10 to 15, with a long body and a substantial tail that make them look bigger still. They take three to four years to finish growing rather than the one year most cats take. Plan the equipment around it: an oversized litter box, a sturdy tree rated for the weight, and a tall scratching post.
Do Maine Coons need a lot of grooming?
Regular but not difficult. The semi-long coat mats behind the ears, under the legs and along the trunk if it is neglected, so brushing several times a week keeps it manageable, with more during a seasonal moult. A cat that has been groomed from kittenhood usually tolerates it well. A badly matted coat needs a professional rather than scissors, since cat skin tears very easily.
Is a pedigree cat worth waiting for?
It depends on whether you want the breed or the cat. Health and temperament vary at least as much within a breed as between breeds, and the domestic cats in Quebec rescue are generally hardier than pedigree lines because a wider gene pool carries fewer concentrated inherited conditions. If a specific look or coat is genuinely what you want, wait and set an alert. If it is temperament, a foster who has lived with a cat can match you far better than a breed name can.
How much does it cost to adopt a Maine Coon in Montreal?
Adopting a Maine Coon in Montreal typically costs $100 to $300, and kittens usually carry a premium at $200 to $400. The exact fee varies by rescue, and older cats are often reduced. That fee is not a purchase price. It covers work already done on the cat: spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and a basic vet workup, which would cost several hundred dollars more if you arranged it yourself after buying. Buying the same breed from a registered breeder generally runs well over $1,000, usually with a waitlist. Ask the rescue what is included before you apply, since a few include extras like a starter bag of food or a first-month insurance trial.
Are these Maine Coon cats for sale in Montreal?
Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Maine Coon here comes from a Montreal rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $100 to $300, with kittens at $200 to $400 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly $1,000 to $3,000 or more to buy a Maine Coon from a breeder. If you searched "maine coon for sale montreal" or "maine coon kittens for sale," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted cat for a fraction of the price.
Where can I buy a Maine Coon in Montreal, and should I?
You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Maine Coon breeder typically charges $1,000 to $3,000 or more and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Maine Coon costs $100 to $300, with kittens at $200 to $400 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap maine coon-for-sale ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or kitten-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the kittens were raised and getting vet records. For most families in Montreal, adopting a rescue Maine Coon is cheaper, faster, and gives a cat in need a home.
Are there free Maine Coon cats in Montreal, or maine coons under $500?
Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Maine Coon in Montreal typically costs $100 to $300, with kittens at $200 to $400, which is comfortably under the "$500" people search for. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free maine coon listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a cat someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.
Are there Maine Coon kittens in Montreal, or only adults?
Both, but adults far outnumber kittens, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Maine Coons arriving in Montreal rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Kittens do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where a Maine Coon kitten is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.
Where can I find a Maine Coon near me in Montreal?
Start with the listings on this page, which pull from Montreal rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby towns, since most rescues serving Montreal will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.