The Royal Castle

… Our Cattery

RoyalLions is a small home cattery that raises and shows pedigree Maine Coon cats as a family hobby and lifestyle. We are located just south of Tallahassee, Florida in the rural coastal county of Wakulla on Ochlockonee Bay. As a TICA (The International Cat Association) and CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) registered cattery, quality of life is our first and foremost priority for all our cats, pedigree and rescues. We want the management of our cattery including health and sanitation to exceed today's standards and will be routinely evaluated by a licensed veterinarian. We welcome prospective parents to visit us and check it out themselves! We strictly adhere to the Code of Ethics required by TICA and CFA and implement all provisions concerning showing, breeding, and placement of kittens as set forth by these two associations. In addition, we are extremely fortunate to be mentored by “Broadsway Cats” who have 25 plus years of reputable experience in the Cat Fancy and has produced dozens of Regional and International Winners including OS,IW,SGC Redding who sired TICA’s 2007 #1 Cat in the World, “MTnest Midnight Cowboy” a solid black Maine Coon.

Though we live in a relatively modest home, its our goal that our cats believe they live in a castle. With multiple cat trees and custom window perches in every room overlooking Ochlockonee Bay and close-in birdfeeders they occupy the best seats in the house. Our opinion is an indoor cat is already restricted from the joys of an outdoor life thus they should be richly spoiled and given the luxuries of furry kings and queens. We agree with the philosophy of an exclusive indoor life because it extends health, longevity, and prevents disease and outdoor threats including parasites, wild predators and vehicles. We also feel indoor life significantly enhances socialization and bonding leading to cats that become very childlike and wonderfully attached. Our Maine Coons join us in just about every activity we do including family vacations necessitating our permanent litter box in the back of our Chevy Suburban. They have freedom to all living areas and are full family members with nicknames, declared chill-out spots, and their own personal china. Our “Redford” in fact has his own stool at our dinner table. We refrain from using outside kennels or isolation areas. Our sires roam free in their designated domain within our home, this way they are included in family life yet appropriately segregated from breeding females. We feel a cat has a natural right to the finer things in life and making these accommodations is our duty and privilege for in return they reward us with astounding love and affection!