Sherman Kitty!

[Samantha Puppy]

Here is my family's cat, Sherman. He's a Maine Coon kitty that we've had for almost 10 years. Actually, he adopted us shortly after our family dog, Rags, passed away. Sherman moved in a few months later and that was that. He's an awesome cat and though he's slowing down a bit in his old age, he doesn't let on! He's the King of the Neighborhood and any other boy kitty in the area knows better than to try and unseat him.

Sherman on our computer chair - he swats anyone who tries to move him from it.
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Sherman on my dad's chair... he owns the house.
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Sherman giving my dog, Sam, an ultimatum... back off or you get the claw!
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Sherman in his element, outside our house Sunday evening.
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Me and Sherm.
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[Uabassoon]

Sherman is so cute! I want to rub his fluffy belly!

[Samantha Puppy]

Originally posted by Uabassoon
Sherman is so cute! I want to rub his fluffy belly! Thanks! But belly-rubbing isn't for just anyone to do, you know. :rolleyes: ;) He will claw up your arms if he doesn't know you very well! My very first boyfriend made that mistake and Sherm never liked him. However, my fiance took it easy when he met Sherm and it took Sherm awhile to warm up to him, but now he'll get up on his lap for cuddling just like he does the rest of us! :)

Sherman calls the shots... in classic kitty tradition!:D

[jazzcat]

He's a beautiful boy. Love those Maine Coons.

[Samantha Puppy]

Maine Coons rock. :) Yours is beautiful too.

After the wedding, my fiance finally relented that we could get a Maine Coon kitten even though he's not really a big cat person. I can't wait, I'm already thinking of names for him (want a boy). :D

What a gorgeous Maine Coon! Sherman looks so mighty!

[RedHedd]

LOVE Maine Coon bellies but I know what you mean about not just anyone being able to rub 'em. Mishi has a WONDERFUL fluffy 'coon belly but only I get to rub and kiss it. I'm SO lucky! (and so are you!)

[Barbara]

Wasn't Sherman a general? Looks like Sherman cat is also one:)

The grand old man of the neighborhood:)

[Samantha Puppy]

Yup, during the Civil War, General Sherman marched through Atlanta en route to Savannah and torched the town. It was also a huge army tank. Sherman, however, came to us pre-named so we didn't have a say in the matter. I think his original owners named him after the little old man who lived across the hall from them in their apartment building. Said my Sherman's nose looked like the human Sherman's nose. :)

But yes, despite all that, he is quite the general. And a tank, weighing in near 20 lbs. of pure muscle.

[catlover4ever]

What a handsome boy Sherman is. I love Maine Coons as well.

P.S. Welcome to Pet Talk! :)

[Miss Meow]

Welcome, and thanks for posting pics of Sherman! That's one fluffy, very tickly belly :)

[AmberLee]

Your Sherman reminds me of my Olivia. He's darling (althought he might not like being so described! :p ;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Welcome to Pet Talk. :D Sherman is gorgeous. My cat Storm is a Maine Coon mix and he likes to have his belly rubbed. :)

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Welcome to Pet Talk. Sherman is magnificent - he looks like he totally rules the house!

BTW, Love your RB Dog's name - RAGS - I had a dog called Rags too - he was my best friend growing up, and I was devastated when we lost him to cancer at 15:(

[bisi.cat]

What a tough boy he is and as being so he fully deserves to guard the neighborhood!!!
He looks gorgeous...20 lbs of character...it looks like as he says "Hey, NO cuddles please in the public!" in the picture with you...too funny!!!

BTW...Welcome!!!

[Samantha Puppy]

Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy
Welcome to Pet Talk. Sherman is magnificent - he looks like he totally rules the house! Thanks! :) And yes, he rules the house, the people in the house, the neighborhood, and all that goes along with it. :D

BTW, Love your RB Dog's name - RAGS - I had a dog called Rags too - he was my best friend growing up, and I was devastated when we lost him to cancer at 15:( My parents rescued Rags from the streets of Baltimore about 3 or 4 months before I was born, so I had him growing up until I was 15. He was a terrific dog. Here's a picture of him - not the best, but it's the only one I have at my disposal right now. It was taken Christmas Day, 1982 (yes, that's me in the background).

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[Amber]

Maincoons do Rock! Im a proud owner of maggie who is a mainecoon mix! You coon is adorable!!

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This is maggie!!

[Samantha Puppy]

Originally posted by Amber

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This is maggie!! Beautiful!!! If she and Sherman got together, they'd have beautiful kittens! :D

[catmandu]

Sherman is one mighty Fine Looking Cat! He looks a lot like Horace , who lives near by and visits the Hotel on occasion! I think its when I have Fancy Feast on hand , especially the BEEEF1 Welcome to Pet Talk from all of us!