Any Information about Maine Coon cats would be gratefully received.

[Fox-Gal]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
I LOVE maine coons. They are the one of the most affectionate breeds ever. I used to have one. They just love to be pet, and have the cutest little mews.

They are my favourite kind of cat.

Mine also love to be petted.....if I walk by and my hand is anywhere close to them, they will streach their heads out just to get me to pet them. Their head goes straight to the hand.

Both of mine, will bite your hand though if your not petting them in the right spot and move their body in the position they want you to pet them.

They are a wonderful cat.....but very set in their ways and very independent. I don't know about others, but my two don't get along with the other cats that well. No fights, but if any of the others get to close....the hissing starts. Their also roof cats....when they do go out they go straight to the roof of the house. Husband even made them steeps to the roof. They will stay up there all day, till they are ready to come in. Knock on the door when the want in.

And before any one says anything....I know most of you think it's wrong that cats are outside. My sitution if a little different then most though. Their ok....promise.

[NoahsMommy]

My No-No is a maine coon!!! I love the breed, I would say its my favorite...due to their personality.

What I know, based on Noah:

*VERY independant, but, loves LOVE
*Mouthy...like what Fox-Gal is saying. Too much petting makes him walk away if its not in his terms.
*My Noah hates other people if the touch him, but I think that's cause we didn't have many visitors when he was a kitten.
*Tolerate other cats, but I know Noah would be the happiest cat in the world if he were our only cat
*VERY gentle to the baby kittens we've gotten, but that may be a male thing
*Calls out to me a lot....so cute!
*Very fuzzy, furry. The ear tufts give Twinky away as a maine coon
*He's pretty much really laid back around us...prefers to be home, on the couch.
*BIG! Noah is like a lion...very lean, but has huge paws and body structure

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by PayItForward
The owner (who I rang tonight) said there is no problems apart from being timid and hunting ?

I too hope he gets a nice home, before he gets to the shelter (He is on a shelter list, I hope it is no kill, I might have to ring back and check)

Okay, so when are you going to bring him home?

My Storm is a Maine Coon mix. He's a very friendly social cat and loves attention. He gets along fairly well with other cats. Right now he has 3 brothers and is only having problems with Cirrus. He's the first cat that I've owned on my own and he picked me. I love him very much and I'm so glad that we found each other.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Originally posted by PayItForward
No, cos Steve will leave home.

Someone (who shall remain nameless) is having a Birthday VERY SOON..........What are you going to give him??????

I know...............................

How about a Maine Coon????????


Hehehehehe

[catmandu]

Moose the Magnificent is a maine Coon , AND EXCEPT FOR HIS BATTLES WITH THE homeless he is one of the biggest , gentlest cats that you would ever want to meet, Maine Coons are the ST.Bernards of the Cat World , very gentle and loving!

[RedHedd]

Originally posted by catmandu
Moose the Magnificent is a maine Coon , AND EXCEPT FOR HIS BATTLES WITH THE homeless he is one of the biggest , gentlest cats that you would ever want to meet, Maine Coons are the ST.Bernards of the Cat World , very gentle and loving!

LOL! St. Bernards of the Cat World! I've never thought of them that way, but how aptly put! NOTE to self: Must get Mishi one of those Barrel thingies.

[lbaker]

today's CatoftheDay is a Maine Coon, check it out

[carole]

payitforward you are showing a lot of interest in TWINKY are you sure you are not seriously thinking about adopting this maine coone, I know little about them except they are one of the most beautiful cats I have ever seen and would be very proud to own one.
It is not too far away until AUGUST , hint hint hint. hehehe

[PayItForward]

I would love to be owned by one but we already have too many cats in our house.

Also our cats haven't settled properly from the kits yet.

As long as Twinky gets a good home, I'll be happy. I have been trying to encourage a girl on the UK forum to take him (She only has one cat not sure if she is ready for two).

I just didn't like the idea of him ending up at a shelter or worst yet a kill shelter. I'm just to soft hearted to hear about cats needing homes.