Photos of 9 Month Old Maine Coon Kittens

Wondering what a 9-month-old Maine Coon kitten looks like? You'll love this stage! It's all fluff, paws, personality, and growth spurts.

At this age, most Coonies are starting to stretch out and look more "cat" than kitten, but still have their baby-like sweetness.

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This album is packed with real submissions from readers who shared what their 9-month-olds are up to - from garden adventures to goofy nap poses and bonded buddies.

You'll meet have  cuddlebugs, goofballs, garden explorers, and mischievous types!

Whether you're raising a kitten yourself or just daydreaming, scroll through to see what life looks like at 9 months.

This collection continues to grow as part of our Memory Lane project  -  check back soon for more stories!

Theodore Edward Darcy (T.E.D) better known as Ted

by: Laura in Surrey, United Kingdom

sleepy 9 month old maine coon cuddling up against his owners leg and ankle.
handsome red maine coon with mane beginning to grow in.
red and white maine coon kitty cuddling with short haired domestic cat.
red tabby maine coon lounging on a mini chair.Ted and his chair

I live in Surrey, UK, and have always dreamed of owning a Maine Coon. I brought Ted home at 16 weeks from an amazing breeder I highly recommend.

He was a tiny "ball of fluff" that fit right into my hands, and I’d often find him curled up under my arm in the mornings, having slept nearby.

Brave, bold, and full of character from the start, he also had an appetite that made me worry I'd go bankrupt!

Ted is best friends with my sister's Bengal/Siamese mix, and they bonded over a play tunnel. Late at night, we'd hear them scurrying around, sounding like they were laughing.

Now 9 months old and weighing a healthy 12 lbs, Ted spends most of his time indoors, but when the weather's nice, I let him explore the garden.

He loves watching our rabbits, and sometimes he’s allowed in their run, bouncing around and gently bopping them with his paw. Despite his playful nature, he's never unsheathed his claws.

My family and friends call him "the cat who thinks he’s a dog." He greets me at the door like a dog, sits by the door when he wants outside, and even brings me his food bowl when it’s empty.

Ted is incredibly sociable and loves curling up with anyone on the sofa, but he’s always by my side. If I’m on one side of a door, he’ll get upset if he’s on the other side.

Ted has brought so much joy and laughter into my life. I can't imagine being without him.

To anyone considering a Maine Coon, I say: DO IT! It will be the best decision you ever make.

Leo The Lovable!

by: Lisa Roderick in North Florida

red van cat flopped over top tier of cat tree.
fluffy red van maine coon on a box.

Leo is 9 months old, full of fun, smarts and love wrapped in a white and orange fluff. He loves his doggie sister, Mia, but isn’t a fan of his sister from another mother, Pickles.

Leo loves his cat tree, playing fetch is also a favorite game. However, he absolutely hates when mommy leaves the house. He cries before I leave and then watches me sadly from the window.

I don’t know if my heart could love his silly self more.

Thor!

by: JoAnna in London, UK

purebred black smoke maine coon boy laying on the floor.
purebred black smoke maine coon boy laying on the floor.
purebred black smoke maine coon boy laying on the floor with paws crossed.
purebred black smoke maine coon sleeping with his arm hanging.

Thor is now 9.5 months old and growing up beautifully.

He is such a character and has such a funny chirp, he sometimes pads around the house chirping to himself, stops for a minute and then carries on again.

Best friends with Thea, my naughty Tortie, he will follow her without thinking into any kind of adventure! xx

The Magnificent Faust

by: Vanessa Colli in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

9 month old black smoke maine coon in a box.
black smoke maine coon cat laying on a bread box.
black maine coon lounging atop a laundry drying rack.

This is my Maine Coon named Faust! He’s 9 months old - even if he seems much bigger! He's very nice, crafty and very cuddly!

Everywhere I go in my house he follows me, from one room to another like a shadow!

He's the king of the house, in fact I find him sleeping on the breadbox or on the drying rack. But it doesn't matter... we love him!

Comments:

Barb:
Gorgeous coloring for a beautiful cat.

Arlene M. Baladi:
What a gorgeous fellow he is... is he a 'Smoke' Maine Coon Cat?

Carol MacCallum:
I have a black smoke that looks just like Faust!

Jessy:
Faust is gorgeous.

Midas' Book Review

by: Gerri in Arcadia, CA, USA

ginger maine coon cat biting the corner of a maine coon themed book.

Midas is a 9-month old Maine Coon kitten and weighs 15 Ibs. He demands affection and is exceptionally gentle.

He looks very similar to the Maine Coon on the Maine Coon book, which I tried to take a picture of. He instead attacked the book.

Oliver of Michigan

By: Lynn S in Emmett, MI

young red with white maine coon kitty sitting on a laptop computer keyboard with dreamy eyes.
cute 9-month-old maine coon boy sitting upright with rear legs sticking up.
ginger and white maine coon perched atop a staircase bannister.

Oliver St. James is a beautiful, energetic red/white 9 month old polydactyl male.

He loves to play and trill at the same time. He loves to play with his older brothers and sister but they don't seem to understand how he can pick up toys using his thumbs and they can't?

Although Oliver is our first purebreed MC, we previously had a mix. My husband asks me everyday "why did we wait so long to get a MC?"

My response is I don't know, that's why we need two! We are on the breeders wait list for another this summer and can't wait!

Missy from Denmark

By: Basia in Denmark

instagram-style filtered artistic photo of a young pure white maine coon.
fluffy white maine coon kitten wearing a collar and leash.
young white maine coon kitten with heterochromia - two different colored eyes.
cute white maine coon kitten in a pedestal sink captured mid-yawn.Missy in the sink

Missy is a 9 months old cat everyone would find lovely. She’s incredibly social and always waits behind the door when you come home..

She can fetch and she loves it :) Not afraid of water and happy to go take shower with you :)

When I got Missy I didn't know she was deaf, I found out first after 2 weeks.

It was kind of difficult to have a deaf animal for the first time. But I realized she is still as precious as if she could hear. :)

Editor’s Note:
We couldn't help but notice Missy’s striking eyes - one golden, one blue! This rare feature, called heterochromia, is sometimes seen in White Maine Coons (or those "With White") and adds to her unforgettable face.

Want to know what causes this beautiful trait and what it might mean for your Coonie? Read more about heterochromic eyes!

Captain Kirk

By: Amanda Caldwell in North Carolina

closeup of baby girl with red maine coon cuddled close.
napping baby with a ginger maine coon on her lap.
9 month old maine coon kitten looking down from atop kitchen cupbaords.
young red maine coon gazing out a window on a snowy winter day.

J.T. Kirk is a 9 month old Maine Coon named for the famous Star Trek Captain. His best friend is a 9 month old human named Mina.

Editor’s Note: J.T. Kirk's relationship with Mina shows just how gentle Maine Coons can be with little ones.

If you're wondering how these gentle giants usually behave around babies and toddlers, take a look at our Cats and Babies guide for real-life stories and safety tips.

The Judge and Spaulding

two young purebred maine coons squished together atop a cat tree.

By: Jay Johnson in Omaha, Nebraska USA

Brothers from a different litter!! Judge is 9 months and Spaulding is 11 weeks old.

They've been together for only 5 days and are already best of friends.

Bailey, Malibu & Shelby

By: Mervin in the Netherlands

three maine coons together on a kitchen counter with one in the sink.
two maine coons in a cubby together.
face closeup of brown with white maine coon cat.

The first time we visited the Maine Coon breeder, we were infected with the Maine Coon virus. We love them!

Our original plan was to get one Maine Coon, but at the moment we have three: Bailey (Brown Tabby), Malibu (Black and White Coonie) and Shelby (Silver Tabby).

Bailey and Malibu are brothers and 14 months old, Shelby is their little sister and 9 months old.

Want to see more kitten milestones?
Head back to our month-by-month Maine Coon Age Albums to explore every stage - from tiny fluffballs to lanky teens!

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