Yes, you can find purebred Coonies available for adoption. It's uncommon, though. All purebred kittens will be purchased through a breeder. There are occasions where someone can't keep their cat for a variety of reasons. This can happen to any breed. Breeders usually include a clause in their contract that a cat will be returned to them if the owner can't keep him or her. In this way, the animals' well-being is protected. They may become available, however, if this falls through. Some scenarios where this happens include when an owner passes away, or if there is a big move. Families may blend, separate, allergies are discovered, or other life events take place. Coonie owners tend to be very devoted. They usually succeed in rehoming a cat before ever needing to surrender it.