About Indra's Net Maine Coon Cats

Sande Kay, MA (ABD) Mythological Studies and Depth Psychology,

Pacifica Graduate Institute
Preservation Breeder Since 1999
CFA & TICA Registered

GC RW Indra's Net Samwise Gamgee

The Name: Indra's Net

In Buddhist and Hindu mythology, Indra's Net is an infinite web of jewels, each one reflecting all the others in an endless dance of interconnection. It's a perfect metaphor for what we do here: every cat, every family, every generation connected across time, each one reflecting and honoring the whole.

For over 25 years, Indra's Net has been dedicated to preserving The Maine Coon Cat—not the exaggerated modern interpretation, but the original American breed: sturdy, sound, full of personality, and built to last.


GC RW Indra’s Net Samwise Gamgee

Brown Tabby Maine Coon

Kittens and Available Adults

The Breed is Called The Maine Coon Cat

Please do not irritate me and write "mancoon," "mancon" (unless you are speaking of the orange turd), "maincoon," or "Main Coon."

America's original breed is called The Maine Coon Cat.

This mysterious and phenomenal large breed of cat is known as the gentle giant of the cat world. A female can be a healthy weight of 15–18 pounds, and a male can be anywhere from 15–25 pounds. The Maine Coon Cat is also the State of Maine's official mascot.

While there are many stories regarding the origination of America's original breed, The Maine Coon Cat, it is true that their history is rooted in this land farther back than the colonization of America by Europeans.

I became a breeder of this lovely breed in 1999. I am happy to be a Preservation Breeder—preserving the original Maine Coon Cat and all of its characteristics: chirps, trills, and exasperating behaviors (like knocking things off the counter for the fun of watching them fall!)—for future people to enjoy their quirks as much as I enjoy them.

So, please, if you enjoy a great cat with goofy behavior and a wide variety of vocal skills, respect them enough to learn their name.

They are The Maine Coon Cat.

GC RW Indra's Net Adebaran aka The Red Baron

Hard Lesson Learned:

After 24 years of preservation breeding, I experienced a devastating loss when one of my most beloved cats—GC RW Indra's Net Aldebaran (The Red Baron), my Regional Winner and 5th Best Maine Coon internationally—was murdered by someone I had trusted to care for him.

If you've ever shown a cat to a national ranking, you understand: it's more than titles. It's long hours, deep partnership, a wordless bond forged through travel, training, and shared purpose. He gave me everything. He gave me his trust. And that trust was betrayed. It was a gut punch.

I took time off from breeding to grieve, to stop blaming myself, and to heal through my artwork, and to rebuild my trust—in myself and in my ability to place cats responsibly.

I have a renewed commitment to The Maine Coon Cat and enhanced standards for vetting potential families. Some lessons are learned the hardest way. But they make us better guardians of the cats we love.

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Kimba Solid White Maine Coon

Our Award-Winning Legacy:

Excellence is measured not just in ribbons, but in health, temperament, and longevity. That said, our cats have consistently proven themselves in CFA competition:

GC RW Indra's Net Samwise Gamgee

  • 20th Best All Breed Kitten (2013-14)

  • 2nd Best Maine Coon Region 2 & 6th Best All Breed Cat Region 2 (2014-15)

  • 6th Best Maine Coon Internationally (2015-16)

GC RW Indra's Net Betelgeuse

  • Best of Color Solid Black Maine Coon International (2016-17)

GC RW Indra's Net Aldebaran (The Red Baron)

  • Best Maine Coon Kitten Region 2 (2016-17)

  • 20th Best All Breed Cat (2017-18)

  • 9th Best Cat in Championship (2018-19)

  • Best Maine Coon Region 2 (2018-19)

  • 5th Best Maine Coon Cat International (2019-20)

GC RW Indra's Net Morning Star

  • FIRST FEMALE Top 10 Regional Winner Region 2 (for a breed where males set the standard, this is extraordinary)

  • 9th Best All Breed Region 2 (2024-25)

  • 2nd Best Maine Coon Region 2 (2024-25)

  • Best of Color Region 2 (2024-25)

  • 10th Best Maine Coon Nationally (2024-25)

  • Best of Color Internationally (2024-25)

But titles are only part of the story. What matters most is that our cats are healthy, sound, and true to the original Maine Coon Cat temperament and character.

The annoying mailing list:

I promise to you that my mailing list is not shared, sold, traded, bartered nor advertised in any way. I send you updates of cats, and/or kittens that become available. Occasionally, an original owner passes away, and the Indra’s Net Maine Coon Cat needs a calm, loving landing place to grieve and reconnect. These are the notices that I send.