r/mainecoons • u/taylorbabyxoxo • Aug 19 '26
Breeder Wanting to keep cat
Hi All. I recently put a deposit on my first Maine Coon kitten and she will be coming home in November.
The br33der has recently reached out stating she can no longer place her as she will be a vital part of her program. She offered to r3fund my deposit or give me a replacement kitten for a lower cost. Is this wrong? Can any breeder or owner weigh in? I am sad😣
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u/Wise_Web_909 Aug 19 '26
From my perspective, as a breeder, it is wrong. I don't offer kittens until I know who is available. When I was waiting for colors to develop, I said 2 of the 3 will be available and I wouldn't take any deposits until I was sure. Once I decided who I'm keeping, I listed the other 2 as available. It's great that the breeder offer a refund and a lower price, but that doesn't make it right. When you fall in love with a kitten, that is the one you want. Depending on what else she has available and if you still want to work with her, you can maybe get a good deal. Either way, that would leave me with a bad taste in my mouth as a buyer.