Pinecoon Maine Coons was a full breeder member of MCBFA (the Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association) from 1990 until late 2012 (when we stopped breeding). MCBFA is a cross-registration, worldwide association of Maine Coon breeders and fanciers whose stated goal is "the promotion and protection of the Maine Coon Cat". MCBFA breeder members must sign and adhere to a strict code of ethics. For many years, Betsy served as chairperson of the MCBFA's Ethics Committee.

Pinecoon Maine Coons holds a hobby cattery license issued by King County in the state of Washington (license #0434674). To qualify for a King County license, a cattery must meet stringent requirements regarding animal care, cattery construction, number of animals, and adherence to local zoning laws, and must be inspected annually by a license inspector. Each of our cats is also licensed individually with King County.