Our Story

Mossy Cottage Maine Coons was not born from a desire to breed, it grew naturally from a lifelong devotion to animals.

Long before breeding, rescue work was at the center of my life. I spent years involved in animal rescue, at one point running a small rescue of my own. Every role I’ve ever held professionally has been animal-oriented, eventually leading me into the veterinary field. That hands on experience shaped the way I see animals: as individuals with physical and emotional needs that must be understood together.

My fascination with animal genetics runs deep. To better understand inheritance, structure, and genetic outcomes, I studied breeding programs involving mice and hamsters, working to understand genetic expression and how selective pairing affects long-term health and traits. That curiosity naturally evolved into focused education, including coursework in feline genealogy, feline behavior, and canine and feline nutrition, as well as active completion of PawPeds Academy courses.

When I transitioned into breeding Maine Coons, it was with a foundation rooted in ethics, education, and responsibility. Health and temperament come first always ; followed closely by structure and type. Each pairing is intentional, slow, and carefully considered, with transparency and long term breed development in mind.

Our kittens are raised in our home, alongside our children and dogs, immersed in the normal rhythms of daily life. This early exposure helps create confident, well-adjusted kittens who transition easily into their new families.

Mossy Cottage reflects everything I believe about animals: that they deserve respect, knowledge-backed care, and a thoughtful beginning. We are not a high-volume cattery, and we never will be. We believe in doing things correctly, even when it takes more time, more effort, and more heart.

At the core of Mossy Cottage is family - ours, and eventually yours.