Our closed cattery policy explained

At Stagmoor Maine Coons, located in Newport, South Wales, the health and well-being of our beloved cats and kittens are our utmost priority. We operate a closed cattery to ensure the highest standards of care and biosecurity. This approach allows us to provide a safe, calm, and nurturing environment for all our feline family members.

Frequently asked questions about our cattery

We understand that you may have questions about our closed cattery policy. Here, we address the most common inquiries to provide clarity and reassure you of our commitment to transparency and the welfare of our Maine Coons.

Why have you chosen to run a closed cattery?
At Stagmoor Maine Coons, we operate as a closed cattery to prioritise the health, welfare, and safety of our cats and kittens. Limiting visitors greatly reduces the risk of introducing infectious diseases, parasites, and viruses that can be unknowingly carried into the home. It also provides our queens and kittens with a calm, low-stress environment during pregnancy, birth, and early development. While we do not offer in-person viewings, we believe transparency is just as important. Families receive regular photos, videos, and updates throughout their kitten's journey, and video calls can be arranged so you can meet your kitten and ask any questions before collection. Our closed cattery policy allows us to maintain the highest standards of care while giving every kitten the very best start in life.

What do you want people to understand about your closed cattery policy?
We want people to understand that our closed cattery policy is not about limiting access—it's about protecting our cats and kittens. Their health, welfare, and well-being will always come first. We believe you shouldn't have to choose between biosecurity and transparency, which is why we provide regular updates, photographs, videos, and video calls throughout your kitten's journey. By collection day, our families know their kitten just as well as if they had visited in person, while our kittens benefit from growing up in a safe, calm, and disease-controlled environment.

How do you help potential owners feel confident when they can't visit?
We believe trust is built through honesty, communication, and transparency—not just in-person visits. From the moment a family reserves a kitten, we provide regular photographs, videos, and updates so they can watch their kitten grow every step of the way. We also offer video calls, are always happy to answer questions, and are open about our breeding practices, health testing, and daily care. By the time collection day arrives, our families feel they already know their kitten. This approach allows us to protect the health of our cattery while still giving every family complete confidence in choosing a Stagmoor Maine Coon.

Do you provide updates on my kitten's progress?
Absolutely! We provide regular photographs, videos, and detailed updates so you can see your kitten's development and personality emerge. We aim to make you feel connected every step of the way.

Your trust, our commitment

We are dedicated to the health and happiness of our Maine Coons and to building strong, trusting relationships with our adoptive families. Our transparent communication ensures you'll feel confident and informed throughout your kitten's journey with us.