About Feathercoons
Our Story
Our program was a long time in the making with substantial research, finding the best breeders from around the world. This is my passion.
My name is Gabi Villegas and I have a Maine Coon addiction! I was raised in Germany and grew up near a wonderful farm near the Black Forest. It was in this idyllic setting that my love for animals was first realized and my connection to Europe runs deep because of it. Even within this breed, my preference is for the European (some say “more extreme type”) Maine Coons. I am determined to find the best cats in the world with fantastic type, wonderful pedigrees, and longevity in their lines. These are the cats that my cattery is built on. And this is what I want to bring to you.
Our Philosophy
At Feathercoons, we believe in responsible breeding practices that prioritize the health and well-being of our cats as well as our precious kittens. Did you know that Maine Coons are prone to certain diseases and conditions? We health test all of our breeding cats including but not limited to echocardiograms done by a veterinary cardiologist, full panel DNA that must be negative for over 40 diseases and conditions, fecal and upper respiratory PCRs, X-rays, and kidney screening. This is our commitment to this amazing breed but also our commitment to you, to ensure we are doing as much as we can to bring you only the best.
Our Facilities
We are located in Wappingers Falls, New York (in the Beautiful Hudson Valley, only 2 hours north of NYC!). Our “facilities” is really just our small in-home cattery that is designed to provide the best possible environment for our cats and kittens . We have spacious areas with plenty of cat trees, lots of human interaction, and a big loving Bernese Mountain Dog to help socialize your new fur family member. Mothers and babies are always separated in their own comfortable areas within our living room. This ensures the kittens are hearing and seeing every day life and coming home to you as sociable and “bomb proof” as possible.