Dark Moon Maine Coons

Dark Moon Maine Coons We are Maine C**n Cattery in Cape Town, South Africa
Registered with SACC & WCF
Screening for HCM, SMA & PKDef

Dark Moon is SACC registered Maine C**n Cattery based in Cape Town, South Africa. We are dedicated to raise healthy, well socialized Maine C***s that conform to the breed standard. Our goal is an ongoing education to keep improving and to contribute to the work of preserving the Maine C**n breed. All of our Kings and Queens are DNA tested for Hyperthrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Spinal Muscular At

rophy (SMA) and Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKDef), with additional HCM echo-cardiograms in efforts to ensure that any genetic predispositions towards illnesses are being minimized. Results of health screening can be viewed on our website in each of our King's & Queen's profile pages.

๐Ÿ“Œ ๐€ ๐๐Ž๐“๐„ ๐“๐Ž ๐๐‘๐Ž๐’๐๐„๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐‚๐‹๐ˆ๐„๐๐“๐’We welcome enquiries from prospective kitten owners. To help us respond efficiently and t...
02/01/2026

๐Ÿ“Œ ๐€ ๐๐Ž๐“๐„ ๐“๐Ž ๐๐‘๐Ž๐’๐๐„๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐‚๐‹๐ˆ๐„๐๐“๐’

We welcome enquiries from prospective kitten owners. To help us respond efficiently and to start off on the right foot, please keep the following in mind when getting in touch for the first time:

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ
A greeting and your name are always appreciated. One-line messages such as โ€œPrice?โ€ or โ€œAny kittens?โ€ are unlikely to receive a response.
2๏ธโƒฃ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฒ & ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž
We are a husband-and-wife team with jobs and a family. Responses may take time, especially during busy periods.
3๏ธโƒฃ ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ-๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ & ๐’๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ
Please ensure your home is secure and escape-proof, protecting your cat from traffic, theft, and neighbouring dogs. Homes where cats are allowed to roam freely are not considered.
4๏ธโƒฃ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐
Maine C***s are high-maintenance, highly social cats. They require regular grooming and thrive on human companionship. Please ensure your lifestyle allows you to meet their needs long-term โ€” or consider two kittens so they can keep each other company.
5๏ธโƒฃ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐„๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ฅ
Reputable breeders rarely have kittens available โ€œurgently,โ€ particularly if you are seeking a specific colour or gender. Waiting is often part of the process.
6๏ธโƒฃ ๐„๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐๐ข๐ง๐  & ๐๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ 
Our kittens are raised with exceptional care and leave sterilised, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. Prices reflect the true cost of ethical breeding, rising veterinary costs, quality nutrition, and ongoing care, and are not negotiable.
If the price is beyond your budget, a simple โ€œThank you, unfortunately this is out of our budgetโ€ is always appreciated.

๐Ÿ“Œ ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
We do not keep a waiting list. Applications open at specific times and will be announced on our page and website in advance.

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting responsible, ethical breeding ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿพ

โœจ ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โœจAs the stars light the sky, we welcome the New Year with gratitude for the memories made and hope for ...
31/12/2025

โœจ ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โœจ
As the stars light the sky, we welcome the New Year with gratitude for the memories made and hope for what lies ahead.

Wishing all our followers, friends and the Dark Moon family a peaceful, healthy, and joyful ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŒ™

โœจ ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐—ก๐—˜๐—”๐—ž ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž โœจA few photos of some of Fireflyโ€™s kittens ๐Ÿพ โ€” because keeping all 10 in one place is ...
31/12/2025

โœจ ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐—ก๐—˜๐—”๐—ž ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž โœจ
A few photos of some of Fireflyโ€™s kittens ๐Ÿพ โ€” because keeping all 10 in one place is mission impossible ๐Ÿ˜„

Some might have appeared more than once, others chose lap time instead ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ’•
Everyone is thriving and growing like weeds ๐ŸŒฑ
Proper introductions coming in the New Year โœจ

Wishing all our fans and the Dark Moon family a happy, healthy 2026 ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒ™

๐ŸŽ„โœจ As the year comes to an end โœจ๐ŸŽ„We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has been following our journey thr...
23/12/2025

๐ŸŽ„โœจ As the year comes to an end โœจ๐ŸŽ„
We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has been following our journey throughout the year โ€” your support, kind words, and interest truly mean a lot to us ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿค

Wishing a blessed festive season and a wonderful New Year to all who celebrate ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

May the year ahead be filled with health, happiness, and plenty of purrs ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’ซ

Thank you for being part of our Dark Moon family ๐Ÿค๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ ๐€๐๐๐‹๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’ ๐€๐‘๐„ ๐‚๐‹๐Ž๐’๐„๐ƒ โ€” THANK YOU! ๐ŸพUPDATE ๐ŸพThank you to everyone who applied โ€” we received close to 40 applications...
20/12/2025

๐Ÿพ ๐€๐๐๐‹๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’ ๐€๐‘๐„ ๐‚๐‹๐Ž๐’๐„๐ƒ โ€” THANK YOU! ๐Ÿพ

UPDATE ๐Ÿพ
Thank you to everyone who applied โ€” we received close to 40 applications for Eddie & Eli ๐Ÿค
We appreciate your understanding that we wonโ€™t be able to respond to every application individually.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Tuesday, 23 December.

The big day is finally here!
Applications are LIVE on our website for our twin boys ๐„๐๐๐ข๐ž & ๐„๐ฅ๐ข ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

โฐ Applications will remain open for 24 hours only
๐Ÿ“… Applications will be reviewed on Monday, 22 December, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted shortly thereafter
๐Ÿ“ฒ Please ensure you are available for prompt responses

โœจ ๐Œ๐„๐„๐“ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐“๐–๐ˆ๐๐’ โœจ
Our boys are 10 weeks old today ๐ŸŽ‚
โœ”๏ธ First vaccination done
โœ”๏ธ Clean bill of health from our vet

๐Ÿฑ ๐ƒ๐š๐ซ๐ค ๐Œ๐จ๐จ๐ง ๐„๐๐๐ข๐ž
โ€œDynamite comes in small packagesโ€ perfectly describes Eddie! ๐Ÿ’ฅ A cheeky little rascal, always on a mission, with purrs so loud you can hear them from a distance ๐Ÿ˜ธ

๐Ÿฑ ๐ƒ๐š๐ซ๐ค ๐Œ๐จ๐จ๐ง ๐„๐ฅ๐ข
The calmer twinโ€ฆ or so it seems ๐Ÿ˜‡ Think โ€œcalm before the stormโ€ โ€” at least until the wrestling matches begin! ๐Ÿคผโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Both boys have friendly, laid-back temperaments (zoomies included!) and would be a wonderful addition to a loving family who will continue to love and spoil them ๐Ÿ–ค

โš ๏ธ ๐๐‹๐„๐€๐’๐„ ๐๐Ž๐“๐„ โš ๏ธ
1๏ธโƒฃ Please read all important information on the application form carefully. We are unfortunately away and unable to answer individual general questions โ€” everything is covered on the form or in our FAQs.
2๏ธโƒฃ Please ensure all family members are supportive of a new addition โ€” no bad surprises please ๐Ÿ™
3๏ธโƒฃ Kittens will be ready for their new homes towards the end of January 2026, once fully vaccinated and fully recovered from their neuter procedure ๐Ÿก
4๏ธโƒฃ New owners will be kept up to date with news and updates until home-going day ๐Ÿ“ธ
5๏ธโƒฃ Strict no-roaming policy โ€” home checks apply ๐Ÿšซ

Weโ€™re so excited to hear from you and to find the perfect homes for these special boys ๐Ÿ’ซ

20/12/2025

Applications will open at 12noon.
Link with more details will be posted here then.

19/12/2025

๐Š๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ โ€“ ๐“๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ! ๐Ÿพโœจ

The twins were not impressed when their peaceful morning siesta was interrupted by me trying to take a video ahead of the Big Day tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ“น

Soโ€ฆ whatโ€™s happening tomorrow? ๐Ÿ‘€
๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐ˆ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Š๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ The digital application form will be added to our website
๐Ÿ”— The link will also be shared right here
๐Ÿ“„ All important information will be clearly listed on the form

Have questions? ๐Ÿค
Please head over to our FAQs on our website:
๐ŸŒ™ darkmoonmainecoons.com

Weโ€™re really looking forward to hearing from you tomorrow! ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’ซ

**nKittens ***s
**nLove ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“Œ ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—— ๐—•๐—˜๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ค๐—จ๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ก๐—šWhen the first โ€” and many times the only โ€” message we receive is โ€œWhatโ€™s the price?โ€, it c...
16/12/2025

๐Ÿ“Œ ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—— ๐—•๐—˜๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ค๐—จ๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š

When the first โ€” and many times the only โ€” message we receive is โ€œWhatโ€™s the price?โ€, it can feel a little disheartening to us.
Of course cost matters, but when choosing a lifelong companion, it shouldnโ€™t be the only thing that matters or the starting point of the conversation.

A kitten isnโ€™t a product.
KITTEN IS A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT AND A LIFE.

Before asking about price, please consider asking about:

๐Ÿพ HEALTH TESTING of the parents
๐Ÿพ VACCINATIONS and veterinary care
๐Ÿพ SOCIALISATION, upbringing, and environment
๐Ÿพ BREEDER ACCOUNTABILITY, ethics, and aftercare

These questions protect you โ€” and more importantly, they protect the kittens.

Cheap kittens often come with HIDDEN COSTS: genetic conditions, poor immune systems, behavioural challenges, and vet bills that could have been avoided through responsible breeding.

Backyard breeding continues only because there is demand for it.
Each time the cheapest option is chosen, THAT CYCLE CONTINUES.

ETHICAL BREEDERS DONโ€™T CUT CORNERS.
We invest time, money, and endless effort into doing things properly โ€” because our responsibility to our cats does not end when they leave our home.

Yes, price will always be part of the conversation.
But starting with HEALTH, CARE, AND ETHICS leads to better outcomes for everyone.

Thank you for helping us keep this page informative, respectful, and focused on the wellbeing of the breed we love ๐Ÿพ

Today is a very special day ๐Ÿพ 8 years ago our first litter was born. Also perfect timing for Karlo's birthday ๐Ÿ˜น I still ...
15/12/2025

Today is a very special day ๐Ÿพ
8 years ago our first litter was born. Also perfect timing for Karlo's birthday ๐Ÿ˜น I still remember it like it was yesterday.

Happy birthday darlings. I hope your parents spoil you today ๐Ÿ’— ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜ป

Big thanks to Carla and Shevaun for sending me photos ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜๐˜„๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿต ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸพTheyโ€™ve grown into such playful, curious little boys โ€” always ready for a game and...
13/12/2025

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜๐˜„๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿต ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ

Theyโ€™ve grown into such playful, curious little boys โ€” always ready for a game and very tolerant of being smothered in kisses (even if itโ€™s not entirely their choice ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ’‹).

๐Ÿ“… ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†!

Weโ€™ll begin accepting applications for these cuties then, so keep an eye out for updates as we count down to the big day. ๐Ÿฑโœจ

**nKittens

๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ป! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸพGetting some vitamin D with our future generation โ€” and wow, ๐—ต๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ! ๐Ÿ˜„ These...
04/12/2025

๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ป! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿพ
Getting some vitamin D with our future generation โ€” and wow, ๐—ต๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ! ๐Ÿ˜„

These young ones absolutely love their ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜†๐˜€, and we make sure to spend time playing with them every day.
Itโ€™s such an important part of their developmentโ€ฆ and honestly, ๐—ถ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ. ๐Ÿ’›

Neil decided to keep clear as our redheads Ice and Joseph can get bit crazy!

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