Dream Coon Cattery’s earns a 3.0-star rating from 0 reviews and 8 complaints, showing that the majority of cat enthusiasts are somewhat satisfied with their Maine Coon kittens.
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This breeder is under investigation after horrific cruelty and neglect was discovered. 129 cats have been seized, as well as 6 poor dogs.
According to NBC12, CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - On Monday, the Humane Society of the United States assisted the Virginia Attorney General’s Office and Chesterfield Animal Services in removing 110 cats and kittens from a home along Bensley Road following reports of a “large-scale cruelty situation” at the commercial breeding operation.
It ended up being 129 cats, not 110 from Elena’s 1100 sq ft facility. She was giving expired Russian meds, she failed to provide basic veterinary care, the cats have deformations from massive inbreeding. The Humane Society and Richmond SPCA has taken in many of these cats and it is truly horrific. One kitten died after Elena used a toilet paper roll to shove in a kitten’s chest cavity when it was born with a hole in the chest. Elena is still to this day leaving positive reviews for herself in order to continue her horrific abusive breeding scam and is attacking people online.
Desired outcome: This breeder needs to be not only shut down, but prosecuted. Anyone who adopted from her needs to get involved telling of their own horror stories.
Maine coon kitten
We purchased a kitten from here in August of 2022 for $2500. We have had him for a little over two months now. Even though he is a wonderful kitten and we love him very much, he has cost us thousands more in vet bills. He came to us with fleas and an upper respiratory infection and now we just found out that he has ringworm as well. I also have not received his papers and the owners of this cattery will not answer my emails about that. I'm not even sure they are legitimate breeders. I wish I would have searched for negative reviews before purchasing a kitten from them. Buyer beware.
Darina II
I recently purchased a kitten from Elena, Darina. She arrived with a deep cough and severely underweight and dehydrated. I contacted Elena right away and she indicated the cough was likely from meowing as the kitten was shipped on the plane.
Darina, the kitten was taken to the vet on the first available appointment following the holiday weekend. The kitten refused to eat or drink and had a case of diarrhea as well as the continued cough. I kept Elena updated on her status and she stated be sure it's not pneumonia.
I took the kitten to my vet where the vet noted anorexia, dehydration and an abdomen full of air and she was rushed to the emergency vet. At the emergency vet, the kitten again was diagnosed with anorexia, dehydration and after x-rays, pneumonia. The kitten has aspirated pneumonia, which would have been impossible during travel as she was not shipped with food or water. The kitten was treated for two nights at the emergency vet and over $2, 000 in medical bills. I kept Elena informed throughout the entirety of the process and sent her copies of all of the documents from the veterinarian.
She claims the kitten to have been vet checked prior to shipping, however the forms I have form the vet don't indicate which kitten was seen and another indicates the cat to be a brown tabby, which she is not. Elena has taken no accountability for her actions and as a "responsible breeder" still insists that an 11 week old main coon kitten is a healthy weight at 2.68 lbs.
The kitten was given fluids and food manually until she responded to the medication for her pneumonia and did not eat on her own until treatment began. She was on fluids for three days due to the severity of her dehydration.
I contacted Elena, as the kitten did come with a contract to discuss the next steps. I asked her to pay half of the vet bills to which she has declined, stating that she is not responsible as her vet "cleared" the kitten. I have filed a claim with Paypal and will against her veterinarian as well for allowing the transport of unwell kittens.
https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/virginia-breeding-facility-operators-sued-after-more-than-100-cats-found-in-serious-danger/amp/
I’m very happy to have found this site and the BBB reviews. I had two Maine Coon cats as a Tong girl and young woman, they’re fantastic pets, loving, gentle, funny. I will look elsewhere due to the reviews I’ve read. As to the woman who wrote her stressful experience with Darina. Thank goodness she took such good care of the kitten she purchased from you (Dream Coon) because of the evidence she can provide, Elena & Andrew Mikirticheva should be the ones sued (that by other commenter).
To write someone is a disgrace to their nation because they made others aware of the awful treatment an innocent little kitten received is over the top, at best. Calling out poor treatment, misleading information, and costing a customer thousands of dollars does not make them a disgrace. It makes them an amazing human being to rectify what Dream Coon did, and probably continues to do, too their kittens. Shame on you, Dream Coon.
Here’s the link to the BBB reviews: https://www.bbb.org/us/va/richmond/profile/cat-breeders/dreamcoon-maine-coon-cattery-0603-63411160/customer-reviews
Obviously, this is the carrier’s fault (Delta Cargo), the cat was exposed to cold temperature, it's obvious.
You blamed ALL on Elena, because it was easier for you.
It should be a shame, but you have no conscience.
You are a disgrace to the nation.
I saw all the documents, a lawsuit will be filed against you when all this mess with the COVD-19 ends.
We bought a MaineCoon kitten around Jan - 2023 his name is Fearless he was 12 weeks old and she also had a Beautiful Black British Shorthair she was helping raise and sell MoonShadow we bought both and when we got Home both went straight to Abby's Animal Hospital they were both given a clean Bill of Health. Both energetic love to wrestle and play couldn't be more happy with both our Beautiful Cats we are pleased with DreamCoones and both Cats are great. Ray/ Debbie Huber, Baltimore County MD, 21236.
Is Dream Coon Cattery Legit?
Dream Coon Cattery earns a trustworthiness rating of 100%
Highly recommended, but caution will not hurt.
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If any one is new to this kind of online cat finding search read the website. the spelling is all incorrect. it's a scam. people in various countries who don't speak english are putting sentences in translators! read read read and you will see nothing they say actually makes grammatical sense think about it. they are sending sick pets! it is a scam!
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer's satisfaction.
sells kittens with pre existing pathology like healthy
One week ago, Elena Mikirticheva, the owner of Dream Coon Cattery, sold me for $2, 200 Maine coon kitten Xantus, DOB June 14, 2019. I asked Elena to sell me a healthy kitten for training and hunting large rats. Xantus is a nice kitten, we love him from the first hours. Unfortunately, he has the rear limbs prominent valgus deformity (angular deformity or...
Read full review of Dream Coon Cattery and 4 commentsirresponsible breeding
I purchased two (2) Maine Coon kittens from this catery 3 years ago; the kittens were sisters. Upon getting them home, I noticed worms in their stools. I notified the breeder, and she dismissed my claim, stating that the kittens had been wormed and vaccinated, and that worms are undetectable by the naked eye. I took them to my Vet (Dr DJ at Stafford Animal Hospital in Stafford, VA), and they were treated for the worms.
As they matured, I noticed various deformities- their upper and lower teeth were not fully formed, the gray Coon had a lazy eye, and both had a very pronounced spinal curve. But, by this time they were loved and part of my family, and I had no intention of returning them.
Two weeks ago, my grey Coon became paralyzed from a clot that formed in her heart, which was enlarged and had thickened walls. I had to put her to sleep. Being concerned for her sister's heart, I just had an echocardiogram conducted, and she too has heart wall thickening, and and enlarged aorta.
My Vet, Dr. DJ, suggested that I report the breeder since, in her opinion, the issues my two cats had/have were the result of reckless breeding.
I have not contacted the breeder with this information about the cardiac conditions, since she was dismissive when I broached the issue of the worms.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. My heart just aches at the thought that other families may be going through this too, and with each cat costing $1500.00, the breeder should be stopped.
Addendum-I contacted the breeder, and sent her the results from the cardiac ultrasound, which supported my Vet's opinion of what my cat died from, and that my other Coon has same cardiac condition and will be on medication for the remainder of her life.
Elena has sent me a partial refund, to date.
What I do not appreciate is getting an email from Elena's #1 supporter from this forum. This issue is between me and Elena, and does not require additional outside dialogue.
I just don’t know how the website is still running because the cats on the pictures are not the actual cats that they have if that is clear
Because it’s a scam they can’t provide multiple pictures with your name written next to it on a piece of paper for verification purposes I did this and they sent me one with Tracy on it I am not Tracy it is a complete scam and you got gypped
As far as I know, all sold pets should be checked with vet after the sale. You, as a decent buyer, did it and everything was fine? why be angry at the breeder. By the way, I changed 3 vets before I found the best for my cats.
Angela
I did immediately take them to my vet, two days after bringing them home because they had worms and needed treatment. I contacted the breeder as a courtesy, and she then argued with me, stating that worms couldn't visually be seen. While this is true for some forms, all cat owner are familiar with the little white ones that are typically from fleas.
As a side note, the 2nd cat, the one that was put one the heart meditation as a result of her sister's early death, just passed away on Friday from a sudden cardiac event. With the treatment, we managed to give her two more years of life, but she still died WAY TOO YOUNG, as did her sibling, as a result of terrible breeding practices.
Do not understand where the breeder? It's mostly looks like fault of your vet.
Could breeder have predicted something as clairvoyant?! Or did not communicated with you? I'm not belive.
Thus it unacceptable to pour out your anger at all. Be on the good side.
You are a terrible person. Leave these people alone! I recommend they they take a restraining order out against you if you ever contact them again.
lol check the news. EVERY. SINGLE. complaint was just confirmed. way to make yourself look stupid
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Elena's cats are beautiful, with gorgeous markings and unusual colors. But the emotional pain that came along with seeing our beautiful young kitty die from a preventable virus that he picked up from that cattery was not worth it.
We purchased an expensive Maine Coon kitten in August 2016. He died last week (Nov. 2017) from feline leukemia, a contagious virus that he could only have contracted at the Dream Coons cattery. My other two Maine Coons have tested negative.
When I contacted Elena, the breeder, she claimed to not have any idea about the virus and she said she would "read about it". Which means there is zero effort being made on the part of her cattery to identify, prevent and eliminate the virus. They are ignorant to it. She said they've never had a case of FeLV and that she'd have to talk with her vet.
I am now concerned that our sweet little dead infected kitten may have infected my other two cats, and we face the possibility that we may lose all three cats to the virus as a result as they sit through the unknown incubation period.
My fault for not being a better educated consumer. If we ever get another kitten again, I'm going to insist that it be from a breeder who regularly tests all their cats for this virus.
I am the original poster. The kitten that died also developed severe stomatitis and had to have a full tooth extraction at around 6 months old as a result. Contrary to Elena's claim, stomatitis has nothing to do with the care of the cat. This is not an uncommon Maine Coon ailment, but what makes me angry is that instead of simply admitting that some of her cats have FeLV and stomatitis, she refuses to take ownership and puts the blame on everyone except herself. Isn't it interesting that breeders want you to sign something stating that you won't test them for FeLV?
If you are looking to purchase a Maine Coon, you should absolutely have the cat tested, or get the breeder to document via a reputable vet that the cat has recently been tested and has come back clean. At the end of the day, your best bet is to fully research your breeder and talk to the cat breeding community about their reputation before you hand over money. Don't assume that an expensive or beautiful cat means you're getting quality breeding.
Losing a pet is devastating, especially when you have kids. This was an expensive and painful experience for us, and an awful end for our cat.
AND A WARNING to people who dare post negative reviews of her cattery, be forwarned that "David Blackmann" will contact you outside of the board and attempt to pressure you into removing the posts.
Leave me alone, Elena. You've caused enough damage to my family.
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer's satisfaction.
I just purchased a Main Coon kitten from Elena in August 2022. She sent pictures of the kitten when I asked and also asked if I wanted to come and pick him up in person if I was leary. I could not travel but she arranged a pet courier to deliver my boy to the door - he was alittle sniffly when he arrived but after a quick trip to the vet - he was fine- probably the stress of the long trip according to the vet. He is 8 pounds of bouncy fluffness. Elena answered all of my questions immediately and addressed any concerns I had. I don't know what the rate for a cat was in 2018, but in 2022 there are legit $3-3500, particularly for a male. In most cases, you can't even get a male kitten. I checked out about 30 Maine Coon breeders in the states. There are many scam websites with similar names but this is not one of them. I love my cat over the moon. I would happily buy another cat and I plan to visit them next time I am in the area. Do your research - good and bad reviews are not all legit.
I purchased a kitty from dream coon in Nov 2019. He is magnificent! everyone is absolutely obsessed with him. We named him Sebastian. He did come with a leaky eye. I took him to the vet they checked him over and made sure it was a superficial for his eye not anything more. Elena paid my vet bill. Sebastian is not even a year old and he is a big boy. I did spend a lot of money for him. Wish they sold their babies for a little less. I treated him like I did with my other two cats that I bought from the shelter. I made sure he got an overall vet check up including Feline Leukemia test. He came back healthy and big hit at the VET he is on their facebook and Instagram:)
I purchased 2 Maine Coon kittens from Elena 1 boy and 1 girl about 2 months apart in age. My cats are absolutely beautiful Loving and healthy. I am In the process of getting another now. I just Cannot say enough about how wonderful additions my Maine Coon’s have been to our family. I would give Elena 5 stars. “Short Pump, VA “ The Hudak Family!
A friend of mine purchased a male and female kitten from these folks. It's been less than 2 years and they are both dead from Feline herpes. This is blood borne illness and is based in the cattery.
Something needs to be done with these people. I have read so many complaints about the "stock in trade" and I am ashamed of these people for claiming to have healthy kitties.
Why you writing nonsense?
lol but it was. now you got caught [censored]. shame on you. YOU are the kind of person who gives breeders bad names. i don’t personally agree with breeders but YOU are the scum of all of them
I was horrified to read about what happened and so glad the Humane Society stepped up and saved those precious babies from more neglectful torture. I also read the court case papers, quite horrific. Enclosing a link for you in case you want to check it out. Absolutely unforgivable and horrible - and then to sell off the ill and unhealthy and then not take responsibility for it too?!? Just wretched! https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.vaed.542098/gov.uscourts.vaed.542098.1.0.pdf
I'm so happy with my cats Fedor and Freya which came from Elena in 2014. their beauty, their personality is fabulous.
Everyone is so happy.
Elena have a piece of my heart, what she did for me, I will always be so grateful.
She is the best breeder I have ever come across. Both of my gorgeous cats are perfect specimens of the MaineCoon breed, plus their personalities are amazing. I've never known a breeder care so much for their little ones.
I just wanted to share my expirence.
Angela
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wowziewoo
Thank you for contacting and helping to explain a lot.
First of all, I want to say that I protect her, because she cannot do this herself. We are friends and she is very honest and good person and I have 2 of her cats.
where did you get 100% confidence in the rightness of your words?
Elena has done several dozen of such tests, you can call the vet hospital and ask them. It's clear. It's easy to check.
And what she wrote to you had a slightly different meaning.
That's what she told you:
"I've never had such a virus before! Recently, some very scrupulous clients asked me to test the kitten .. Of course, this virus I do not have and can not be, he would kill all my cats ..
I do not know much about this, but I will definitely will read about it .."
And what you wrote here:
"When I contacted Elena, the breeder, she claimed to not have any idea about the virus and she said she would "read about it"
Сompletely different words, right?
In her words, she had a long correspondence with you even offered you the contacts of those people who have brothers and sisters of this cat. They are healthy. One white female cat even kept for breeding and she is healty and alive, tested negative for FelV and had a litter this year, all of them living at new families.
Is that not enough to rebut?
You don't want to be good and you are on your own, negative mood.
You don't think that your kitten could get it infected somewhere, as can happen.
By your grace, now almost every kitten being sold is now being tested, thus people read your post and ready to pay money for test. And all came back negative, I repeat once again that this can be confirmed.
It is not so bad. It turns out your accusations have no basis, that's all.
You take everything as you want, and not as it really is.
You should make peace and find a compromise. It is also hard for her to leave you devastated.
Your vet’s mistake is hurting other people too and something else damaged your family.
Elena can't take the blame for what wasn't really happened.
Has anyone seen a breeder who has no problems? Probably it should be a breeder teddy bears.
When you see this much back and forth with a Breeder with questionable ethics, imo it would be wise to purchase your Pet someplace else.
Remember the old saying. “ Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
I believe that this service "complaintsboard" does not reflect an objective entity.
The strangest thing is that nobody checks anything.
I bought a cat from Dreamcoon.com. She tested negative for everything life threatening but she came to me malnorished, dehydrated and with a severe case of diarrhea, Vet visits and medications cost me a little over $2, 000.00 the kitten cost $1, 500.00.
I would never purchase any animal from them again.
You gave money for nothing. If the cat is healthy why complain?
Once my cat had diarrhea, and I tell you honestly my children too -- should I blame my cat's breeder and my spouse?
By the way, did you read reviews about vets? Looks like it's so bad there too!
Unfortunately, veterinarians are often on the money side. In any case, they have your money. Use good and reputable vet. I see you're in Henrico, as mine. Use Locke A. Taylor.
Ok, never. You have to decide whether to buy from a breeder or take beautiful purebreed kitten for free in a shelter.
IMHO you have no other choice. I generally think it is not ethical to say bad things to backstab, hiding your name. I think it would be fair to talk to Elena first.
good luck.
Your comments on here spume non-sense. In fact your doing this "breeder" a huge disservice. Please do everyone a favor including yourself, Shhhhhhh.
Fantastic breeder, Elena is a lovely lady and very knowledgeable when it comes to the Maine Coon breed. Just purchased our black kitten from her which we have named Coal, he is a healty beautiful kitten and has fitted in well with our other 3 cats. Would highly recommend Elena to anyone who is looking to get a Maine Coon, can't thank her enough. Keep up the good work Elena.
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I purchased a kitten from Dream Coon and had him shipped since they told me he couldn't be shipped via airline because the Cattery wasn't licensed to do so. I should have suspected something in that they were in such a hurry to get rid of him...
First off I did not receive the correct kitten. Secondly, he arrived with SEVERE diarrhea, which he has had for 3 months now. Thousands in medications, probiotics, vet visits and no cure! No responses from the Cattery!
Please beware! My poor cat is so sick - Do not buy a kitten from this Cattery - I will be filing a complaint with TICA!
Wrong name and address of breeder - it's not DreamCoon - I was wrong
Read the grammer errors on the site its obviously a scam they google stranslated the whole page. Any one who bought a cat from this fake website is an idiot im sorry its your fault.
Very funny to hear that.
Who speaks like that is called himself :)
Cannot provide multiple pictures of the cats. they just ignore you when you ask for pictures. its fake. DO NOT GIVE your money to these scam artists.
Are we talking about dreamcoon in Richmond Virginia? The company run by a Russian family?
Have him checked for feline leukemia. We lost our 16-month-old Dream Coons kitten last week to the virus.
All tests ran - he is perfect now!
Any updates? We've considered them for a Maine Coon also.
Major mistake on my part - she has actually been wonderful to work with and I am going to purchase another beautiful kitten from her
sorry your kitten is so sick, darn autocorrect.
Thank you - the vet tested for everything - I will try the boiled chicken tonight!
p.s. sorry you are kitten is so sick.
Did your vet test for coronavirus antibodies? Chronic diarrhea is a symptom of a coronavirus carrier. Some cats that are infected with the virus can have acute mild symptoms when first infected and eventually resolves, and some can have chronic diarrhea. I have read where someone solved their kitten's chronic diarrhea by feeding only boiled organic chicken. I believe they fed their kitten this for a couple months; then, started to reintroduce wet and dry food. Ask your vet about this before attempting.
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