Your guide to finding and caring for a Maine Coon in Greenville
Maine Coons fit Greenville's older homes and converted mills better than you might expect. A bungalow in Overbrook or a loft in the Village of West Greenville gives a cat this size windows to watch from and floor space to sprawl on. Maine Coons are social and tend to follow their people from room to room, so they do best when someone's home a fair amount. Expect a heavy coat, a big litter box and a cat tree built for 15 pounds or more.
Fall for a Maine Coon
While we don't have enough cats near Greenville, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.
M, 8 y. +, 654 miles
Domestic Long Hair, Maine Coon
M, 0-6 mo., 665 miles
Domestic Long Hair, Maine Coon
M, 0-6 mo., 665 miles
Domestic Long Hair, Maine Coon
F, 3-7 y., 680 miles
Maine Coon
F, 5 mo., 685 miles
Domestic Medium Hair, Maine Coon
F, 5 mo., 685 miles
Domestic Medium Hair, Maine Coon
M, 3-7 y., 691 miles
Domestic Long Hair, Maine Coon
M, 13 y., 693 miles
Domestic Long Hair, Maine Coon
M, 8 y., 696 miles
Maine Coon
F, 7 y., 699 miles
Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is one of North America's oldest natural breeds, shaped by New England farms and harbors. It's a big, rugged longhair with a shaggy, water-resistant coat, a frontal ruff, tufted ears, snowshoe-like paws and a long plumed tail. Males often reach 18 to 20 pounds, females run smaller, and they can take three to five years to fill out.
Many Maine Coons are gentle, playful and dog-like, chirping and trilling rather than meowing loudly. Shedding is moderate to high, so regular combing matters, especially in Greenville's humid summers. Heart and hip problems are documented in the breed, and a veterinarian can check for them. Cats vary, so a Maine Coon's own personality counts for more than the breed label.
Having a Maine Coon in Greenville
Maine Coons pair large size with a sweet, social streak, but the heavy coat, slow growth and heart and hip risks shape daily care. In Greenville, that means planning for humid summer heat, plenty of room to stretch and a routine with company.
Maine Coons tend to be friendly, easygoing and people-oriented, and they chirp and trill more than they yowl. Many enjoy company, so a household where someone is home often suits them well. Some get along with respectful children and cat-friendly dogs after slow introductions. A cat's history and socialization matter more than breed reputation.
Plan on daily interactive play with wand toys, balls and puzzle feeders, ideally in a few short sessions. Greenville's rainy stretches and hot afternoons make indoor play the dependable option, and a tall, sturdy cat tree by a window gives a big cat a place to climb. Keeping a Maine Coon lean protects its joints and heart.
Maine Coons carry documented risks for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hip dysplasia and spinal muscular atrophy, and extra weight worsens joint and heart strain. A veterinarian can check the heart and hips and advise on screening. Schedule a checkup soon after adoption and keep up regular visits, including the rabies vaccination South Carolina law requires.
A Maine Coon can live happily in a Greenville apartment or house if there's floor space to sprawl, a cat tree rated for heavy cats and an oversized litter box. Daily play matters more than square footage. Keep a cat this size indoors or in a secure enclosure, and screen windows and balconies.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption fee | $150, one time | $150 in year one |
| Food | $30 to $60 per month | $360 to $720 |
| Pet insurance | $30 to $65 per month | $360 to $780 |
| Routine vet care | $150 to $350 per year | $150 to $350 |
| Other* | $500 to $1,250 per year | $500 to $1,250 |
| Estimated yearly total (after year one) | $1,370 to $3,100 | |
| First-year total (with adoption fee) | $1,520 to $3,250 | |
Adoption fee is the fee on Maine Coon listings in Greenville on GetBuddy today. Other costs are estimates and vary with size, age and health.
* Cat litter, flea prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, sturdy cat trees, large litter boxes and other supplies, and combs and occasional grooming for a long coat.
Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Maine Coons available.
Greenville has both a county shelter and a private humane society, plus rescues listing cats of every age and size. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Greenville area where you can find Maine Coons and other cats available for adoption.
Yes, a Maine Coon can live in a Greenville apartment if it has space to stretch out, a sturdy tall cat tree, an oversized litter box and daily play. Because many Greenville households rent, read the lease for pet fees and weight limits, which can catch a 15-pound cat. Secure windows and balconies, since these curious climbers are big enough to push through flimsy screens.
Mostly yes, with a summer caveat. Greenville's mild winters suit a Maine Coon's thick coat, but about 50 days a year reach 90°F and nights stay muggy. Keep the home air conditioned, put out fresh water in several spots and comb out loose undercoat. In winter, ice storms can cut power for days, so keep supplies and a carrier ready.
Plan on combing a Maine Coon two or three times a week, and more often during the spring shed. Humid Greenville summers and frequent rain can leave the long belly and britches fur tangled, so check those spots regularly. Most owners comb at home, and an occasional professional groom or sanitary trim falls within the Other cost line.
Only in a carrier, and many adult Maine Coons are too big for it. Greenlink buses require pets other than service animals to ride in an enclosed carrier no larger than 19 by 13 by 9 inches, with room to stand and turn around. Standard Greenlink routes don't run on Sundays, so plan on driving to vet visits.
Often, yes, for someone who's home a fair amount and can keep the house cool in summer. Greenville's bungalows, mill-conversion apartments and tree-lined streets give a social Maine Coon people to follow and windows to watch from. Plan for an indoor setup, regular combing and a storm kit for ice or tropical-remnant power outages.
A Maine Coon is a large, long-haired domestic cat breed that originated in the state of Maine, where it is the official state cat. It has a rugged build, a shaggy water-resistant coat, tufted ears, big paws and a long, bushy tail. Known as gentle giants, many Maine Coons are friendly, playful and social with people and other pets.
No, Maine Coons are not rare. They rank among the most popular pedigreed breeds worldwide and recently became the most registered breed with both FIFe and the CFA. Purebred Maine Coons do appear in shelters and breed rescues now and then, and many long-haired shelter cats with a similar look are Maine Coon mixes or domestic longhairs.
A cat that looks like a Maine Coon is large and muscular, with a long rectangular body, a shaggy coat that is longer on the belly and britches, a frontal ruff, big tufted ears, large tufted paws and a long, plumed tail. Only pedigree papers or a DNA breed test confirm it, since many big long-haired cats share these traits.
We have 1 rescue with Maine Coons available: Auction for a Kaws Rescue. You can see every rescue with Maine Coons available in the list above these questions, or scroll to the top to see the Maine Coons near Greenville.
A Maine Coon in Greenville typically costs about $30 to $60 a month for food and $30 to $65 for pet insurance, plus $150 to $350 a year in routine vet care and $500 to $1,250 for litter, parasite prevention, dental care, grooming and supplies. That adds up to roughly $1,400 to $3,100 a year, before emergencies or one-time setup items.
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