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I will start by saying that I prefer dogs . One of my neighbours has a dark grey adult Maine Coon called Monty . He is gorgeous! Very regal and aloof and just does his own thing . He often comes and sits under the large tree in.front of my flat . He looks like he is the king of all he surveys .
This has triggered the thoughts of would I get along with one . They are pretty expensive to buy but as with virtually all my pets I have had rescue dogs of various types .
What does the collective think . Would it be compatible with a grumpy 70 year old single male car nut ?
This has triggered the thoughts of would I get along with one . They are pretty expensive to buy but as with virtually all my pets I have had rescue dogs of various types .
What does the collective think . Would it be compatible with a grumpy 70 year old single male car nut ?
This is Molly she is 7 years old. Very independent and is easy to look after. I would recommend a Maine Coon the only thing is the hair, she needs a lot of grooming, but she is great. She shares the house with a Chihuahua and doesn’t take any prisoners. The lads can be quite large we wanted something a little smaller so she is just fine.
They are not your average cat. In fact, they often exhibit many dog-like traits, which may appeal to someone who naturally leans towards dogs. They can be incredibly loyal, often following their favourite human from room to room, and they enjoy being involved (or at least observing) household activities — just as Monty seems to be surveying his kingdom from under the tree!
They also do not tend to be nervous or skittish, so the sound of tools clanging in a garage or motors running in the background would probably not faze them.
It might be worth reaching out to Maine Coon rescues, as you mentioned preferring rescue animals.
https://maine-coon-cat-club.com/looking-for-a-cat/...
https://www.catchat.org/index.php/pedigree-cat-res...
They also do not tend to be nervous or skittish, so the sound of tools clanging in a garage or motors running in the background would probably not faze them.
It might be worth reaching out to Maine Coon rescues, as you mentioned preferring rescue animals.
https://maine-coon-cat-club.com/looking-for-a-cat/...
https://www.catchat.org/index.php/pedigree-cat-res...
We have three. They are great.
The old man. Now almost 15. You get to like him by invitation only.
The two newcomers. Now 9m old. Soft as you can conceive of. Full of curiosity - follow you around, keen to “help”. Will happily play indoor fetch for ages.
They eat loads. But they are lovely things.
The old man. Now almost 15. You get to like him by invitation only.
The two newcomers. Now 9m old. Soft as you can conceive of. Full of curiosity - follow you around, keen to “help”. Will happily play indoor fetch for ages.
They eat loads. But they are lovely things.
BlackTails said:
The two newcomers. Now 9m old. Soft as you can conceive of. Full of curiosity - follow you around, keen to “help”. Will happily play indoor fetch for ages.
They eat loads. But they are lovely things.
I hope they are actually called Fortnum and Mason They eat loads. But they are lovely things.
But I shall now win this thread with a single photo:
https://sustainablecats.com/maine-coon-cats-the-ge...
Simpo Two said:
I hope they are actually called Fortnum and Mason
But I shall now win this thread with a single photo:
https://sustainablecats.com/maine-coon-cats-the-ge...
Look at those don’t mess with me eyes But I shall now win this thread with a single photo:
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Beautiful Edited by PhilkSVR on Sunday 2nd March 22:59
PhilkSVR said:
This is Molly she is 7 years old. Very independent and is easy to look after. I would recommend a Maine Coon the only thing is the hair, she needs a lot of grooming, but she is great. She shares the house with a Chihuahua and doesn’t take any prisoners. The lads can be quite large we wanted something a little smaller so she is just fine.
I agree there can be quite a size difference between the boys and the girls. Our two “kittens” are - I think - already taller and longer than their mum. They haven’t yet bulked out across the shoulders, but that will come.
I think - though I’m not 100% sure - that the puffed cheeks around their whisker base and the full ruff tends to be more obvious in unneutered males - studs.
paddy1970 said:
We went through here, via the “Available kittens” link, which gets updated regularly. It’s well worth speaking to the breeders. Some are … odd. Eg refusing to sell unless you could prove you had a cat proof garden. Others are more relaxed.
BlackTails said:
We went through here, via the “Available kittens” link, which gets updated regularly.
It’s well worth speaking to the breeders. Some are … odd. Eg refusing to sell unless you could prove you had a cat proof garden. Others are more relaxed.
A cat proof garden doesn't seem an odd requirement for an inner city cat if you don't want it to get run over. It’s well worth speaking to the breeders. Some are … odd. Eg refusing to sell unless you could prove you had a cat proof garden. Others are more relaxed.
Simpo Two said:
I hope they are actually called Fortnum and Mason
But I shall now win this thread with a single photo:
https://sustainablecats.com/maine-coon-cats-the-ge...
Now that’s a cat! My dog would run a mile from that. But I shall now win this thread with a single photo:
https://sustainablecats.com/maine-coon-cats-the-ge...
BoRED S2upid said:
Simpo Two said:
I hope they are actually called Fortnum and Mason
But I shall now win this thread with a single photo:
https://sustainablecats.com/maine-coon-cats-the-ge...
Now that’s a cat! My dog would run a mile from that. But I shall now win this thread with a single photo:
https://sustainablecats.com/maine-coon-cats-the-ge...
grumpy52 said:
What does the collective think . Would it be compatible with a grumpy 70 year old single male car nut ?
I had one as a child. He was a pretty large fellow but so affectionate. He would sleep on my bed and often wanted cuddles. He was also a superb (ish) hunter and one poor GSD tried to nip at him, I wish I was kidding but I can still hear it's screams in my head as it ran away.. He also nailed a skunk once, but it also got a good shot in... Now try bathing a cat every day for two weeks...Since I lost my Ragdoll cross in January I have been toying with the idea of getting a pedigree kitten. Been flitting between a Maine Coon and a Ragdoll and each have their merits. I have researched and found suitable breeders within a reasonable distance and I am now following them on Social media. Maine Coons are selling for £1750 each or two for £3K neutered, vax'd KC registered with insurance for I think it was two months. Ragdolls are £1K each for the same deal excluding being neutered.
I don't 'need' an a kitten as I already have 5 other none pedigree cats and I have always had rescue cats but I'm not getting any younger and would just like to have a pedigree for a change. Ideally I do not want a kitten but due to having 5 others I think it would slot into the household dynamics easier than another adult cat.
Threads like this just when I think I shouldn't do not help
I don't 'need' an a kitten as I already have 5 other none pedigree cats and I have always had rescue cats but I'm not getting any younger and would just like to have a pedigree for a change. Ideally I do not want a kitten but due to having 5 others I think it would slot into the household dynamics easier than another adult cat.
Threads like this just when I think I shouldn't do not help
BlackTails said:
solo2 said:
Maine Coons are selling for £1750 each or two for £3K neutered, vax'd KC registered with insurance for I think it was two months.
I think ours were £1200 each. But the breeder - picked from the MC cat club site linked above - currently have a litter. I already have this big monster who must have MC in him as he has those MC cheeks and lynx tips to the ears although this photo does not do them justice. He is boss cat in this household
In my defence, just a few years ago it was 9 cats but my older ones have now crossed the bridge.
Edited by solo2 on Tuesday 4th March 21:26
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