New York City families looking for Maine Coon kittens face a real challenge: the local options are limited, the scam listings are everywhere, and finding a breeder who can actually verify their credentials takes real effort. Dashing Coons is a TICA-registered European Maine Coon cattery in Southern Illinois, and we've placed kittens with NYC families through our personal flight nanny service. Your kitten travels in-cabin with a trusted handler — never in cargo.

Why NYC Families Come to Us

The Maine Coon market in New York is flooded with American-line cats sold at European prices. Buyers who know the difference — who've done the research and understand what authentic European structure looks like — consistently end up looking outside the city. Our bloodlines come directly from Russia and Ukraine, and the difference is visible: taller ear tufts, wider muzzles, heavier bone, and a presence that stops people in their tracks. We've had multiple NYC families tell us they searched for months before finding us.

Black Smoke, Blue Smoke, and Polydactyl

We specialize in black smoke and blue smoke Maine Coons — one of the most visually dramatic coat patterns in the breed. Kittens are born nearly solid black and slowly reveal a silver undercoat over the first year. The transformation is extraordinary. We also breed polydactyl Maine Coons, carrying the extra-toe trait that traces back to the breed's New England origins. NYC families who want something genuinely rare and genuinely beautiful find exactly that here.

Flight Nanny Service — In-Cabin, Not Cargo

We do not ship kittens as cargo. For New York families, we arrange a personal flight nanny — a trusted individual who travels with your kitten in the cabin of a commercial flight and hands them off to you at the airport. Your kitten is never alone, never in a cargo hold, and never handled by strangers who don't know animals. We coordinate the logistics and keep you updated throughout the journey.

Video Calls Before You Commit

We understand that buying a kitten from across the country requires trust. We offer live video calls so you can meet your kitten, see our cattery, and ask every question you have before placing a deposit. We're an open operation — you can verify our TICA registration, review our health testing documentation, and speak with past buyers. We've placed kittens with families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Long Island.

How to Get Started

Text or call us at (618) 973-6926 to ask about current availability or to schedule a video call. Browse our available kittens or check upcoming litters. A $1,000 deposit holds your spot — first deposit, first pick.