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Reader Stories: Living with a Maine Coon Cat

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The Maine Coon cat is one of the most popular breeds of cats. Although legend has it that it was a cross between a ship's cat and a racoon, it is more likely a cross between a native domestic cat and a longhair brought by ship Here's a profile of the breed that describes common characteristics of Maine Coon Cats. But like people, each cat is unique. If you own a Maine Coon, we'd like to know more about your pet. Your story will help prospective owners decide whether a Maine Coon is the right pet for them.

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Nalla

my kitten is a couger crossed with a ferret. She's fierce, she's loving and she purrs like a sewing machine. She gives me and my daughter something to look forward to when we come home. Sheloves to …More

Shorty

Odd thing that makes Shorty different from others is he has no patience for other animals around his family, no matter the size of dog they will either run away with sorry on their tail or will not m…More

Jackson RIP

Jackson was gentle, loyal and the biggest scardy cat I have ever met. He had the biggest feet when he was little so I knew he was going to be large. He was easy going and would have been the perfect …More

Katie-Fluffy

Mostly laid back. To everyone's knowledge she had never met a dog before, yet, adjusted to our two dogs within a couple of days. She was willing to sleep at the foot of the bed with my Search & Rescu…More

Rufus, Possible Maine Coon Mix

Crazy. He spends hours in my bath tub rolling around on his back chasing his tail. He also likes to play like he's running away every time i open my door, but since i live in an apt bldg all it turns…More

Princess

My best friend I love it when I come home from work and I call out "were's my Kitty " and she comes running. Princess was very easy to train it only took me roughly a week to not jump up on the count…More

Sugar

Sugar is a beautiful long haired gray and black Tabby princess. She is loving and very affectionate. A great hunter I must add. Sugar loves to sleep with me, she will spend the entire day outside if …More

Audrey

Never have I had a cat the has taken my heart and soul with such depth. Never have I loved any cat the way I love my Audrey. She is my soulmate. At sometime in her life she was undoubtedly psychologi…More

Dos

Dos is a brilliant boy. He loves to play fetch and never takes his eye off the ball. He was a tad bit hard headed to get in the mood to be trained but was very good once he got the hang of it. Nope, …More

Jimmy Jimmers

Loving, playful, laid-back, soft and fluffy. Easy to train, very smart.He is very healthy. He likes to sit on my bed in the middle of the night and attack my feet whenever they move under the covers.…More

Bootsietwo

Playful, happy, and very rambuntious. She is a delight to have and she is very quick to learn new games. She will bring a toy back to you when you toss it. She loves to have a string pulled in front …More

Meredith aka Merry

Merry was actually easy to train. She was very intelligent. She was clean naturally and groomed out any burrs in her coat although she enjoyed grooming. She had long calico fur with big golden eyes. …More

Deuce, Possible Maine Coon Mix

Deuce got his name because he has two "extra" thumbs. Deuce knows exactly who to schmooze and who needs to be schmoozing him. He is very friendly to almost everyone and has become the "mayor" of our …More

T-Bone, Possible Maine Coon Mix

As a happy fun loving cat she enjoys everything i do for her drools on me to show her apprication i wasnt going to welcome her there then i relized how different she was now were all happy she knew e…More

Kimi

Kimi is so sweet, kind, gentle but she's also skittish towards people she doesn't know, especially children because of their exuberance. I fell in love with Kimi and her gentleness.Last night she wen…More

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