"You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats."
~Colonial Proverb
Just Hangin' Out
Maine Coon cats are notoriously easy-going, gentle, loving, and of course, silly!
They hang out in the strangest places, make the most wonderful chirps, trills, and sounds, and really interact with us people like no other.
It's no wonder we are all so devoted to this amazing breed. Having a Maine Coon is having a buddy for life, filling our home with life and laughter.
A whole decade ago, we had a Thanksgiving Cat Thoughts tribute, where we all sent in messages about what our Coonie was grateful for. I
I'm excited to share in the holiday spirit with this awesome community. Even for those who don't celebrate Thanksgiving, expressing gratitude for the good things in life is so powerful.
Patsy, Holly, Murphy and Shandy-Fluff have joined the October Photo Album! I'm enjoying posting a daily Featured Fall Coonie to the site, to FaceBook and Instagram.
Our Featured Coonie for this Flashback Friday is Willy's Rescue Story!
Ruth in Ontario writes:
"Wee Willy was found cold and hungry by a couple of young boys just before Christmas 2014. He was only a handful - so tiny.
I was visiting the home of these young boys on Christmas and had to move this little ball of fluff in order to sit on the chair. He immediately cuddled up and fell asleep on my lap the entire evening.
After our last cat died (over 49 years we have owned 5 cats - all but one being tabbies) I said "no more cats". However on Christmas Eve 2014 this little guy stole my heart.
I brought him home, flea ridden, ear ticks, worms etc. We called him Wee Willy after William, the young boy who found him. Of all our dear departed cats, this little guy is the most loveable, adorable, social cat, full of entertaining antics.
I didn't realize that he could be a Maine Coon Tabby until someone mentioned that Willy certainly looks like the breed. He is still less than a year old (a guesstimate of 9 months old). So here he is in all his little glory!!!!!"
Visit Willy's Story to read more and take a stroll down memory lane in the
July 2015 Album
Tips From Our Friends:
In response to a reader question on our Maine Coon behavior problems Q & A section, (where Sarah is having trouble integrating a new kitty) Helen recommends:
"Any time I introduce a cat (not a little kitten) to my other cats I set the newcomer up in an extra large wire crate in the living area of the house. The litter box is in the back, bed in the middle and water & food up front in the crate. This allows my resident cats to come near, investigate, smell and leave safely. I leave it that way until the residents and the new cat seem
unperturbed about each other. This takes a month or more.
I have never had this method to fail. The cats will sort out the pecking order with a few hisses and slaps, but nothing bad.
Good luck."
Thanks, Helen! That's a simple and effective tip for introducing new fur-babies to the household.
It's not easy being beautiful! But these 7 staples help turn grooming from a chore into a rewarding, bonding and fun experience.
Big cats like Maine Coons can become overweight in middle age. It's more important than ever to keep them moving, active, and healthy!
The following big cat toys are all bestsellers and receive top reviews by purchasers. We all know how important playtime is to the well-being of our cat or kitten! From cat games to catnip for cats, there is something special for every cat.
Questions From Our Friends:
On our Facebook page, Julian asks:
"Good evening, I'm opening up to this Maine coon, my cats are 3 months old, I want advice from people who already have experience. in things like:
1. the best food
2. the best sand
3. sanders and scratchers what size for them
4. feeders and water dispensers
Thank you"
Visit the post here to reply
PS: For folks who reply to these emails, I do love to hear from you! I enjoy your greetings, and hearing about your cats and their quirks. Thank you for these nice
messages!Please Read Before Emailing a Question: For those who ask cat care questions or "Is my cat a Coon?" questions, please know that I may not be able to answer every cat care/behavior question. Look for Q & A's in future PAWSitive Passages. And please check out our Cat Care Questions page; you may find your exact problem has already been discussed there! And this page shares some common
visitor questions and answers, and guidelines. Thanks! |
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