I saved a kitten once not realizing she was a Maine Coon. She turned out to be THE BEST cat EVER. SO smart, very clever, very affectionate, love playing and kept that kitten like playfulness her whole life. She lived 22 years and died in my arms in my kitchen. I cried like a little kid for 2 days.....
I rescued my Main Coon from the shelter. Actually he rescued me. I had just lost my Bingle, Sara of many years and I was devastated. I could not walk into my apartment knowing she was not there. My friend took me to the shelter and the first kitten room I walked into was a very large black&white MainCoon who began frantically clawing at the glass door of his cage. That was it for me. He sat on my lap on the drive home and made himself comfortable in my apartment. I named him Big Mike and he clearly knew I am his Mom and he owns me. He is my gentle giant.😍😍😍
AWWWW… Such a sweet story, it sounds like Big Mike knew exactly who he needed and when you walked in the door he knew that YOU were his person!💙💙💙 I’m sorry about the loss of your precious Sara, they really do steal our hearts, no doubt! I’ve lost a number of kitties in my life & each one of them hold a piece of my heart that I will never get back. ❤️
My main coon cat Max, who I rescued at a shelter as a young kitten, was as close to human as any cat I ever adopted. Every evening ,weather permitting, he would sit outside my door waiting for me so we could take our walk together. I would say "o.k Maxie, time to take our walk." Max would walk with me holding his tail straight up high. After our walk he would stay outside, but he would come in through my open window about two or three am. He would lie on top of me in my bed and go to sleep. I had Max for 20 years. When he was ready to leave me to die, he walked into the woods nearby to die in peace and quiet lying under a bush. Ten years later, I still miss my Max. I had many cats through the years, but Max was a one of a kind special cat .
I've had a love affair with my MC for 14 years. I've never had litter, separation or behavior problems. Sounds like I've been lucky!? We have always lived by ourselves. Took him 5 years before he would sleep with me. And even longer to want cuddles. Always pets and scratches though. He finally became a cuddle bug at about 10 yrs. He minds me very well and is a great traveler. He rarely makes a sound in the car. He has been my best cat, I've had many over 57 years. Thank you for sharing your fur babies ❤️
We got our Maine Coon cross from the SPCA and he had been returned to the shelter twice. He hid for the first week. He has the run of an old house and 2 yards. Oddly he will stay in the yards. He was about 2 when we got him. He is the sweetest cat we have ever had and he is so smart. Has his own language and talks to us a lot. Bonus is he is an excellent hunter. When he finally came out he went to the scratch post right away and has been using his litter boxes right from the start. We have 3 Large litter boxes for him and he took to them right off. What a delightful animal. He is a total mommas boy too. He still does not like to be picked up for more than a minute or so. He is a total gentleman and never howls for food, just a gentle trill.
I was playing string with him last night. You have not really lived until you see a 16lb cat with the zoomies. He comes to me when he wants to play. He sits by his toy bucket and waits for me to come and play. Does the same thing with grooming and food. He will even tell us whether he wants wet food, kibble or Temptations/Greenies. We have had many cats over the years and he is by far the most entertaining animal we ever had.
I’m getting my first Maine Coon kitten in the first week of June and I’m so excited! He is going to be my emotional support kitten and he’s already help me so much! Thank you for sharing your kitties and your advice ❤️ helps a lot!!
I have one who’s grandmother is a Maine coon but she looks quite like a full Maine coon. This kitten tires the life out of me!!!! She is so much work and effort haha, the happiest, most over excited kitten ever
I got Mochi at 10 weeks. She had no fear & explored fully on her own. She played and was very happy. She is a picky eater and food is not her priority. She does not follow me all around, nor does she sleep (nor DID) she sleep a lot. The first year was the easiest because she was getting to know her new home & interested and enthused about her toys. Now she’s 3 and all she cares about is going outside which I cannot let her do, at will, for both for safety reasons and HOA rules. I take her out on a leash and harness at least 1 hr a day and she would prefer to be INSIDE for no more than an hr instead. She is not very big & has never weighed more than 10 lbs. I note these things to advise that not all the ‘expectations’ listed on the video will necessarily be the case. Cats are like people: individuals. Of course there are some characteristics for which one can make a blanket statement but do not think something is wrong if your new kitten does not live up to the expectations assumed in this video.
We're going to pick ours up on the 30th. I've wanted a Maine Coon my entire life, and we're so excited, even though we have to drive from NC to Missouri to pick up our new baby boy. He's gorgeous, and we can't wait!
I loved my Maine Coon. He was there in all my husband’s illness and passing. I will say that mine was a cuddler right off. All those expectations are on the mark. Weegy was like Moose. He would track a little litter but not poo.
They are gentle giants, I just wished I had deeper pockets and I could be blessed to have one join my household! Thank you for the great video and sound advise, right on! 🐺
"I just wished I had deeper pockets " I had to read that twice as I thought you meant you wished you could carry them around *in* your pockets!! Not gonna happen with an adult Maine Coon....😉
Congratulations with Moose he seems pretty chill at his age. Looks like he'll make a great family member with your other Maine Coon cats there. In daily care, they also need attention. All cats especially kittens even more want to be talked with, pet, and to receive affection. That's a part of daily care for them, all cats need love!
My Maine Coon named Larry just passed away. Had him from the time he fit in my hand, until he was 25 pounds (got a little chubby)....just love the breed. Best cats ever.
Our main coon runs the house. She can tell time . She is a therapy cat for my husband, but has on occasion shredded me if I don’t get up when she demands . She’s our baby Cinder Cinnamon Leichner
We have a relative of Maine Coon'....she is a Siberian Forest cat....much like a Maine Coon....an awesomely "human" cat...very intelligent and highly interactive. She loves looking in the mirror on bathroom sink while I give her wild attn. Quite a site. Her life is slowly winding down, 16 years old. We feed her low carb food, and fresh, clean raw beef which stimulates her activity-level. ....she will be missed, greatly. Thanks for your lovely video.
They all look so different and the young ones are so cute. Molly and Annie are beautiful cats. Yes, like your new opening and the music. Yes I remember bringing Shadow home and she hid under a piece of furniture I couldn't get her out from for 3 days. I was a new pet mom and had no idea what I was supposed to do. Too bad I didn't know about this type of video back then.
I got this cute, little, gray, really fuzzy 8 week old kitten on Oct 17th. She was so small, I could fit her in palm of my hand. I named her GraySandra "Gracie" LeeAnn. 🐾 The first two days I had her, she was petrified. The first day, I made a lean to with one of my throw pillows, that I was able to bend in half, and then put another throw pillow at one end. I managed to scoop her out from under my couch, and put her in there. She loved it. Wouldn't come out except to eat and go potty. She mostly slept. The second night I had her, I was sitting in bed and had a bit of a meltdown thinking about my Mom, who had passed away on my birthday 4 years prior. I started crying, and Gracie had climbed up on the bed. I was amazed she was even able to get up on it because it sits so high off the ground. As I started crying more, she inched her way onto my lap and stared at me. When the first tears started rolling down my face, she jumped on my chest, started purring, rubbing her face against me, and then literally fell over on my chest like someone shot her. She just laid there purring until I stopped crying. 💞 Every night when I'd go to bed, she'd sleep on top of the pillows next to my head and I'd wake up with her sleeping in my long hair. I was told she was a domestic cat, even by the vet, when I took her to get her 1st shots and spayed the end of Nov. She was three and a half months old and weighed 2.8 lbs. Since then, her fur has been constantly changing. She's not gray anymore. She's tortoise shell. She plays fetch with her mouse, her fishy, and her possum ... but mainly with her mouses. I'll throw them, she'll bring them right back to me, and drop them ... waiting for me to throw them again. She loves to play with water as well. She'll be 5 months old on the 17th and she already weighs 5lbs. Her body length from the top her head to her tailbone is 18" long, and her tail is 10" long. She has long ear hair tufts that jet out past her ears and long hair tufts in all her paw pads. She slides everywhere on my laminate floors. I'm pretty sure she's an American Maine Coon ... possibly even a mix, but there's NO WAY she's just a domestic breed of cat. I've had numerous cats throughout my life and have never encountered one as smart, and that gets so big, so fast. Her facial hair and body hair colors are continuously changing. She pounces on things, like a lynx or a bobcat, with her front paws spread apart, so she can keep her prey from escaping and scoop them in. She follows me EVERYWHERE. If I go pee, she goes pee. If I go poop, she wasn't to play in the sink in the water. If I'm washing dishes, she has to watch. If I'm preparing a meal, she has to watch. If I put something up, and she knows I don't want her in it, as soon as I think I have it safely secured, she has to show me how terribly wrong I am. 😏 If she gets her mouse stuck under a closed door, she'll make a trilling noise for me to rescue it. She also likes to put her mouse's in her water and bring them to me. She knows what , "stop", "no", "get down", "you're being bratty", and "Oww! That hurts Mommy!" She used to claw and scratch me A LOT, until I had discussion with her explaining how it hurts and she's making my arms look like a junkie. Since then, she plays so gently, it's very rare I'll get a mark on me ... and if I do, it's usually by accident, because I didn't move fast enough ... lol. Gracie is such a delight to have, even when she's being totally bratty ... which she does A LOT (she's a kitten)! I literally got her because I wanted an emotional support animal because I'm elderly, disabled, moved to a state where I know nobody, and I live alone. I was going nuts and starting to get depressed. I couldn't have picked out a better kitten than Gracie. She's my baby, my girl, my best friend. I thank God every day for her.
This was the SWEETEST story and my eyes actually teared when you explained why you got her at the end. I just love animals so much. Since I was born, I have always had dogs. When I turned 23, I got MY OWN first dog bc I had moved out after graduating college. He was a beagle/Brittany Spanial mix and was 8 weeks old. This was before I knew a lot about rescuing. I named him Buddy Guy and he became my best friend in the whole world. When I got divorced from my VERY toxic and abusive husband- Buddy was there for me. He followed me everywhere and just needed to be near me. Then I learned about adopting and I adopted a jack Russell/rat terrier mix- to be like a partner for Buddy. She was so sweet and the vet estimated to be around 1 year old. The shelter named her Penny bc she was found outside of a dollar tree. So I added "girl" and she became Penny Girl- so I had Buddy Guy and Penny Girl. They became the best of friends and were the absolute best friends I've ever had. Buddy Guy passed on December 17th of 2017 from kidney failure- he was 12. Penny Girl passed in May of 2018. One of the worst pains I've ever felt. It took me awhile, but I eventually adopted a new pup- he's a pit bull/Australian Kelpie mix (his mom was at the shelter too!) in 2019 and then just 3 weeks ago, I adopted a pure bred Blue Tick Coon Hound. They've helped me heal from the loss that almost kept me from loving another pet forever. I wanted to share my story with you, even though yours is about a cat- and mine a dog- I think we can both appreciate the love of our animals and how they're actually part of our families. If you've read this far- thank you. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Sweet babies! We have a solid white Mainecoon named Zero. He has two green eyes and he is a little stinker!😼😽 He's very vocal and would stay in your lap 24 hours a day if he could. He's very curious and inquisitive. He doesn't like doors being shut and always wants inside whatever forbidden room to see what's going on in there🤣 He sleeps alot but when the lights go out at night, he gets frustrated because we're sleeping and we're upstairs rather than downstairs on the couch. So he'll roam the house and just start talking LOUD until you yell at him to stop lol He's also very jealous of his little sister or anyone that steals attention from him but we love him to death and it's going to be very traumatic for my wife when he passes one day. He's 10 now but we're hoping he lives another ten years! 🙏 Oh yeah and he snores really loud 🤣
OMG! he sounds like my kitten lol, he doesn't like closed doors and even when someone is taking a shower he tries to open the door. And the first time I heard him snore I thought he was sick and rushed him to the vet crying. After some hours of observation, he fell asleep at the vet and started snoring his whiskers off. Welp the vet thought I was crazy (I had just never heard any of my past cats snore before). A long life to your floofy troublemaker 😄
Mine was an absolute sucker for a tummy scratch/tickle, he would come to you while watching TV and turn and toss around until he positioned himself /his belly perfectly under my hand for a tummy tickle/scratch. He got many showers because he thought it was great fun to roll around on his back in the dust outside. I would take him into the shower with me, and shower him. Very important they are non- alergenic, my girlfriend are allergic to cats, but his hair did nothing to her. That is great because they are very affectionate cats.
I need hugs and cuddles. I feel so alone, and have been since I was 18 years old. I need a cuddle friend. This cat is gonna be my saviour and soulmate. Can’t wait to get one.
When you are introducing your kitten to your other cats, put some scent( light perfume, or talc on the back of all the cat’s necks, that way they will recognize the same smell on each other and bond more easily) I always put my new kittens in the spare room, with their own litter box, and I sleep in the spare room with the kitten so they can cuddle with me during the night!
I just got a 4 month old Russian maine coon kitten and he is absolutely gorgeous. I've had cats my whole life but never had a maine coon before. I knew he was going to be big but honestly I'm still surprised just how big he is compared to my other cats. He's practically the same size as my 11 year old tuxedo and almost as big as my half maine coon cat. He's a polydactyl as well so he looks like he has boxing gloves on at all times lol. I can't wait to see what he's going to look like in a few years.
Just brought my first Maine Coon! Little Ember is already so curious about her surroundings and is super cuddly!! Cinder is not so enthused on her new sister
My Maine coon kitten will be coming home in 4 weeks. We have had many cats in the past but he will be my first Maine coon. This was helpful to watch. Thank you. Xxx
IMO if I ever adopt again when my girls pass on. I will ONLY adopt siblings regardless of breed. I think the bond is so much stronger between family. The other thing I would do is start harness training as soon as they fit a harness.
Excellent video - It is quite clear you love animals (especially your Maine Coon Cats). We are picking up our second male Maine Coon today (he's 8 weeks old) and we will be introducing him to our 3 year old we have had since he was 8 weeks old. Wish us luck and have a great day!
Moose is ADORABLE! You are such a good cat mom to him. When we took him home I gave his cat mom and dad snuggles and thanked them for trusting me with their youngest kitten. (Intellectually, I knew they didn't give a crap, but I wanted to make the gesture!) Romulus hid for a few hours that evening but afterwards he was fine - and now he thinks he's the king of Pride Rock!
It's surprising, but when I brought my kittens home, they weren't afraid at all. They came out purring and ready to play. I recommend when you bring them home, put a piece of clothing you wear in the carrier. It will help them get used to your smell.
Thanks for your advise. This month we are getting a male Maine Coon to our family with a 12 1/2 years dalmatian. We have luckly a big house with a lot of rooms and 2 bathrooms and a huge garden. BTW this is a beautiful Maine Coon in your upload.
Nothing comparable to MC. Superior in affection and intelligence and their loyalty is off the charts. I would recommend one to anyone, although don’t know how they are around kids.
They are great with kids. The kids do need to be taught how to be gentle. They also need to be supervised at first to ensure they are gentle. And not pulling whiskers, ears and tail. etc.
My daughter has a Maine coon he is great every time I visit he is right there looking for treats he is 14 and has a great personality mains coons are the best.
I found that Louisiana hot sauce applied to cords and other things they nibble on. Usually works except with Lightfoot. Tiny Tiger had trouble judging where the water level was in the bowl and when she tried to drink she'd end up with a nose full of water. A ring from a milk jug in the water helped. As for the other naughty things eventually they grow out of them.
Important info: neuter your male kitten after 10 months because the growth plates in their knees are not fully formed until 10 months yet so doing that before 10 months can actually contribute to knee problems when they are older. Because neuter can cause micro tears in those growth plates! Keep that in mind for male kittens
My Maine coon Zelda changes all the rules she only sleeps 8 to 9 hours a day swims at the beach and in the pool wakes us up every night never scratches anything in the house except our bed our property is totally fenced so high she can’t get out runs the whole yard most of the day these cats are awesome Zelda loves plays and wrestling with our dog she is not cuddly but likes a pat when it suits her she so naughty but we just love her sooo much x
Thank you for this .. we recently got a blue Maine coon kitten and we found this video very helpful, and so far really accurate! . All of your cats are adorable 😻😻😻😻
I live with 33 cats: mongrels, siameses, and 16 of my cats are maine coons. My mc are the most affectionate of all. They sleep with me. I love all my cats but I really have a soft spot for my coons. Am I a crazy cat lazy? You bet! I can't imagine life without them!
I've always had random bred kitties who found me more or less by accident, but if I were going to look for a purebred cat it would be a Maine Coon, no contest. Moose is a handsome boy, and I suspect he'll be a big one even for a Maine Coon.
We got lucky. Our Maine Coon was a lurker that showed up to watch my husband doing yardwork out back in the greenway space. He came & stayed so long we finally realized be disn't have a home. We tried to find his owner, but remained unclaimed, and didn't have a chip. He is loving with us, our other stray cat, and especially with our golden retriever. He is Very smart, funny, and getting bigger all the time (Vet said at first that he was likely only a year old) We weren't familiar with MC's, but he fits all the attributes we have since learned about them. I can't believe he let me out him in the laundry sink to bathe after he uh, brought me a partial mouse as a gift. He loved the bath! We feel very lucky !
Pictures are important especially after 2 years you’ll be surprised at how tiny ❤they were when u brought them home cuz they now take up your entire queen sized bed when they stretch out.😂
I'm planning on getting a Maine Coone kitten when I move out of my house and part ways with my roommate/brother. We "coparent" two cats rn and have done so for like. The last 2-3 years. It's nice to be able to find these tips a yea in advance. Because I want one of these beautiful giants
Thank you so much for the information. I want another cat so bad. I had 7 cats. But I am starting to lose them due to old age. My oldest cat was 23 and now I have only 3 left. I have a 21 year old, and a 18 year old and a 10 year old. I do not believe my two old cats will be around much longer. My 10 year old is going to need a friend. She is very spunky. So I have been thinking about a Coon Kitten. I am 69 years old. And I have had lots of cats, Cats have always rocked my world!! Thank You Again.
When I first got my kitten, it was sleeping 8 hours a day and playing for the remaining 16 hours. It was a rough first 6 months. I slept less than new parents.
God bless you. My first month watching your videos. I LOVE all of them. Feel I know your family. Looking forward to more posts. Heal. Best wishes. Hugs from my family.
Hi! I love watching your kitties! I am adopting a 13 week old Maine coon mix in June. Do they still have separation anxiety at this age, in your experience? What would be the best way to comfort her during those first several days with us? I appreciate any feedback!
Congrats on your new kitty! I think it depends on the cat. Some cats are more independent than others. I think having a buddy for your kitten would help a lot. Also, you could try leaving your tv on when you’re not around so they feel like they’re not alone. And don’t forget to provide them with lots of cozy beds and blankets! Good luck!
first 2 or 3 days I had my kitten, he was completely chill. Hid under the bed, didn't make a sound. by week 2 though... Shredding the toilet paper scattering stacked magazines climbed the curtains knocking over the house plants got on top of a door began to retrain the dog...
Thanks. Yesterday brought home a 10 month Maine Coon to a new home. We have two other shorthair cats that were a little freaked out by the bigger fluffy cat. The Maine coon hissed at my older cat and has been growling. I now have the Maine coon in a big play pen in a separate unused room by herself so she can get adjusted. She does let me pet her but she does get agitated and starts to hiss or growl. Thanks for the tips
Maine coons generally like water. Start them as kittens with baths (Bee liked to take showers with me on occasion) and they will be easier to bath. Other breeds, it's touch and go. Some come to tolerate it. If you're lucky.
Cool video and so is Moose love to have one but too much money. My two Hitty Hats only think I'm good for a couple things , feeding them and flushing their toilets!
I saved a kitten once not realizing she was a Maine Coon. She turned out to be THE BEST cat EVER. SO smart, very clever, very affectionate, love playing and kept that kitten like playfulness her whole life. She lived 22 years and died in my arms in my kitchen. I cried like a little kid for 2 days.....
I rescued my Main Coon from the shelter. Actually he rescued me. I had just lost my Bingle, Sara of many years and I was devastated. I could not walk into my apartment knowing she was not there. My friend took me to the shelter and the first kitten room I walked into was a very large black&white MainCoon who began frantically clawing at the glass door of his cage. That was it for me. He sat on my lap on the drive home and made himself comfortable in my apartment. I named him Big Mike and he clearly knew I am his Mom and he owns me. He is my gentle giant.😍😍😍
Aww that’s so sweet 🥲
That sounds like a real love ❤story
That’s adorable😢
AWWWW… Such a sweet story, it sounds like Big Mike knew exactly who he needed and when you walked in the door he knew that YOU were his person!💙💙💙
I’m sorry about the loss of your precious Sara, they really do steal our hearts, no doubt! I’ve lost a number of kitties in my life & each one of them hold a piece of my heart that I will never get back. ❤️
My main coon cat Max, who I rescued at a shelter as a young kitten, was as close to human as any cat I ever adopted. Every evening ,weather permitting, he would sit outside my door waiting for me so we could take our walk together. I would say "o.k Maxie, time to take our walk." Max would walk with me holding his tail straight up high. After our walk he would stay outside, but he would come in through my open window about two or three am. He would lie on top of me in my bed and go to sleep. I had Max for 20 years. When he was ready to leave me to die, he walked into the woods nearby to die in peace and quiet lying under a bush. Ten years later, I still miss my Max.
I had many cats through the years, but Max was a one of a kind special cat .
I've had a love affair with my MC for 14 years. I've never had litter, separation or behavior problems. Sounds like I've been lucky!? We have always lived by ourselves. Took him 5 years before he would sleep with me. And even longer to want cuddles. Always pets and scratches though. He finally became a cuddle bug at about 10 yrs. He minds me very well and is a great traveler. He rarely makes a sound in the car. He has been my best cat, I've had many over 57 years. Thank you for sharing your fur babies ❤️
We got our Maine Coon cross from the SPCA and he had been returned to the shelter twice. He hid for the first week. He has the run of an old house and 2 yards. Oddly he will stay in the yards. He was about 2 when we got him. He is the sweetest cat we have ever had and he is so smart. Has his own language and talks to us a lot. Bonus is he is an excellent hunter. When he finally came out he went to the scratch post right away and has been using his litter boxes right from the start. We have 3 Large litter boxes for him and he took to them right off. What a delightful animal. He is a total mommas boy too. He still does not like to be picked up for more than a minute or so. He is a total gentleman and never howls for food, just a gentle trill.
I was playing string with him last night. You have not really lived until you see a 16lb cat with the zoomies. He comes to me when he wants to play. He sits by his toy bucket and waits for me to come and play. Does the same thing with grooming and food. He will even tell us whether he wants wet food, kibble or Temptations/Greenies. We have had many cats over the years and he is by far the most entertaining animal we ever had.
Main Coon's are so beautiful. Such majestic cats.
I’m getting my first Maine Coon kitten in the first week of June and I’m so excited! He is going to be my emotional support kitten and he’s already help me so much! Thank you for sharing your kitties and your advice ❤️ helps a lot!!
You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching our videos and congrats on your new Maine Coon kitten! ❤️
I just got mine!! He's three months old and I love him so much!!
I have one who’s grandmother is a Maine coon but she looks quite like a full Maine coon. This kitten tires the life out of me!!!! She is so much work and effort haha, the happiest, most over excited kitten ever
Thats right around the corner now for you! I’ll be getting mine first week of July, am also so excited!
Congratulations, me too but i need to wait until august :)
I got Mochi at 10 weeks. She had no fear & explored fully on her own. She played and was very happy. She is a picky eater and food is not her priority. She does not follow me all around, nor does she sleep (nor DID) she sleep a lot. The first year was the easiest because she was getting to know her new home & interested and enthused about her toys. Now she’s 3 and all she cares about is going outside which I cannot let her do, at will, for both for safety reasons and HOA rules. I take her out on a leash and harness at least 1 hr a day and she would prefer to be INSIDE for no more than an hr instead. She is not very big & has never weighed more than 10 lbs.
I note these things to advise that not all the ‘expectations’ listed on the video will necessarily be the case. Cats are like people: individuals. Of course there are some characteristics for which one can make a blanket statement but do not think something is wrong if your new kitten does not live up to the expectations assumed in this video.
I’m getting my first maine coon kitten in 3 weeks! I cannot wait, I’m beyond excited to meet my little Kiyo 🐾❤️
Congratulations!!
We're going to pick ours up on the 30th. I've wanted a Maine Coon my entire life, and we're so excited, even though we have to drive from NC to Missouri to pick up our new baby boy. He's gorgeous, and we can't wait!
I loved my Maine Coon. He was there in all my husband’s illness and passing. I will say that mine was a cuddler right off. All those expectations are on the mark. Weegy was like Moose. He would track a little litter but not poo.
One of the best and most informative videos I’ve seen about what you can expect if/when considering a Maine Coon kitty for a pet! Thank You
You’re welcome!
They are gentle giants, I just wished I had deeper pockets and I could be blessed to have one join my household! Thank you for the great video and sound advise, right on! 🐺
I have a good friend who has adopted two Maine Coon rescues - it doesn’t always have to be expensive
@@Wee162 are they purebred???
"I just wished I had deeper pockets " I had to read that twice as I thought you meant you wished you could carry them around *in* your pockets!!
Not gonna happen with an adult Maine Coon....😉
Look up Maine Coon cats for adaption. You would be surprised how many I've seen up for adaption.
Mines a demon spawn,how do you guys get yours to be calm
Congratulations with Moose he seems pretty chill at his age. Looks like he'll make a great family member with your other Maine
Coon cats there. In daily care, they also need attention. All cats especially kittens even more want to be talked with, pet, and to
receive affection. That's a part of daily care for them, all cats need love!
My Maine Coon named Larry just passed away. Had him from the time he fit in my hand, until he was 25 pounds (got a little chubby)....just love the breed. Best cats ever.
Sorry for your loss. They truly are amazing cats.
Our main coon runs the house. She can tell time . She is a therapy cat for my husband, but has on occasion shredded me if I don’t get up when she demands . She’s our baby Cinder Cinnamon Leichner
We have a relative of Maine Coon'....she is a Siberian Forest cat....much like a Maine Coon....an awesomely "human" cat...very intelligent and highly interactive. She loves looking in the mirror on bathroom sink while I give her wild attn. Quite a site. Her life is slowly winding down, 16 years old. We feed her low carb food, and fresh, clean raw beef which stimulates her activity-level. ....she will be missed, greatly. Thanks for your lovely video.
Thank you for understanding Siberian Forest Cats. They are so freakin smart and active. Enjoy!
They all look so different and the young ones are so cute. Molly and Annie are beautiful cats.
Yes, like your new opening and the music.
Yes I remember bringing Shadow home and she hid under a piece of furniture I couldn't get her out from for 3 days. I was a new pet mom and had no idea what I was supposed to do. Too bad I didn't know about this type of video back then.
I got this cute, little, gray, really fuzzy 8 week old kitten on Oct 17th. She was so small, I could fit her in palm of my hand. I named her GraySandra "Gracie" LeeAnn. 🐾
The first two days I had her, she was petrified.
The first day, I made a lean to with one of my throw pillows, that I was able to bend in half, and then put another throw pillow at one end. I managed to scoop her out from under my couch, and put her in there. She loved it. Wouldn't come out except to eat and go potty. She mostly slept.
The second night I had her, I was sitting in bed and had a bit of a meltdown thinking about my Mom, who had passed away on my birthday 4 years prior. I started crying, and Gracie had climbed up on the bed. I was amazed she was even able to get up on it because it sits so high off the ground. As I started crying more, she inched her way onto my lap and stared at me. When the first tears started rolling down my face, she jumped on my chest, started purring, rubbing her face against me, and then literally fell over on my chest like someone shot her. She just laid there purring until I stopped crying. 💞
Every night when I'd go to bed, she'd sleep on top of the pillows next to my head and I'd wake up with her sleeping in my long hair.
I was told she was a domestic cat, even by the vet, when I took her to get her 1st shots and spayed the end of Nov. She was three and a half months old and weighed 2.8 lbs.
Since then, her fur has been constantly changing. She's not gray anymore. She's tortoise shell.
She plays fetch with her mouse, her fishy, and her possum ... but mainly with her mouses. I'll throw them, she'll bring them right back to me, and drop them ... waiting for me to throw them again.
She loves to play with water as well. She'll be 5 months old on the 17th and she already weighs 5lbs. Her body length from the top her head to her tailbone is 18" long, and her tail is 10" long.
She has long ear hair tufts that jet out past her ears and long hair tufts in all her paw pads. She slides everywhere on my laminate floors.
I'm pretty sure she's an American Maine Coon ... possibly even a mix, but there's NO WAY she's just a domestic breed of cat.
I've had numerous cats throughout my life and have never encountered one as smart, and that gets so big, so fast. Her facial hair and body hair colors are continuously changing. She pounces on things, like a lynx or a bobcat, with her front paws spread apart, so she can keep her prey from escaping and scoop them in. She follows me EVERYWHERE. If I go pee, she goes pee. If I go poop, she wasn't to play in the sink in the water. If I'm washing dishes, she has to watch. If I'm preparing a meal, she has to watch. If I put something up, and she knows I don't want her in it, as soon as I think I have it safely secured, she has to show me how terribly wrong I am. 😏
If she gets her mouse stuck under a closed door, she'll make a trilling noise for me to rescue it. She also likes to put her mouse's in her water and bring them to me.
She knows what , "stop", "no", "get down", "you're being bratty", and "Oww! That hurts Mommy!" She used to claw and scratch me A LOT, until I had discussion with her explaining how it hurts and she's making my arms look like a junkie. Since then, she plays so gently, it's very rare I'll get a mark on me ... and if I do, it's usually by accident, because I didn't move fast enough ... lol.
Gracie is such a delight to have, even when she's being totally bratty ... which she does A LOT (she's a kitten)! I literally got her because I wanted an emotional support animal because I'm elderly, disabled, moved to a state where I know nobody, and I live alone. I was going nuts and starting to get depressed. I couldn't have picked out a better kitten than Gracie. She's my baby, my girl, my best friend. I thank God every day for her.
This was the SWEETEST story and my eyes actually teared when you explained why you got her at the end. I just love animals so much. Since I was born, I have always had dogs. When I turned 23, I got MY OWN first dog bc I had moved out after graduating college. He was a beagle/Brittany Spanial mix and was 8 weeks old. This was before I knew a lot about rescuing. I named him Buddy Guy and he became my best friend in the whole world. When I got divorced from my VERY toxic and abusive husband- Buddy was there for me. He followed me everywhere and just needed to be near me. Then I learned about adopting and I adopted a jack Russell/rat terrier mix- to be like a partner for Buddy. She was so sweet and the vet estimated to be around 1 year old. The shelter named her Penny bc she was found outside of a dollar tree. So I added "girl" and she became Penny Girl- so I had Buddy Guy and Penny Girl. They became the best of friends and were the absolute best friends I've ever had. Buddy Guy passed on December 17th of 2017 from kidney failure- he was 12. Penny Girl passed in May of 2018. One of the worst pains I've ever felt. It took me awhile, but I eventually adopted a new pup- he's a pit bull/Australian Kelpie mix (his mom was at the shelter too!) in 2019 and then just 3 weeks ago, I adopted a pure bred Blue Tick Coon Hound. They've helped me heal from the loss that almost kept me from loving another pet forever. I wanted to share my story with you, even though yours is about a cat- and mine a dog- I think we can both appreciate the love of our animals and how they're actually part of our families. If you've read this far- thank you. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Great advice, I can feel the love ,enjoy your cat life adventure
Sweet babies!
We have a solid white Mainecoon named Zero. He has two green eyes and he is a little stinker!😼😽
He's very vocal and would stay in your lap 24 hours a day if he could. He's very curious and inquisitive. He doesn't like doors being shut and always wants inside whatever forbidden room to see what's going on in there🤣
He sleeps alot but when the lights go out at night, he gets frustrated because we're sleeping and we're upstairs rather than downstairs on the couch. So he'll roam the house and just start talking LOUD until you yell at him to stop lol
He's also very jealous of his little sister or anyone that steals attention from him but we love him to death and it's going to be very traumatic for my wife when he passes one day. He's 10 now but we're hoping he lives another ten years! 🙏
Oh yeah and he snores really loud 🤣
OMG! he sounds like my kitten lol, he doesn't like closed doors and even when someone is taking a shower he tries to open the door.
And the first time I heard him snore I thought he was sick and rushed him to the vet crying. After some hours of observation, he fell asleep at the vet and started snoring his whiskers off. Welp the vet thought I was crazy (I had just never heard any of my past cats snore before). A long life to your floofy troublemaker 😄
Mine was an absolute sucker for a tummy scratch/tickle, he would come to you while watching TV and turn and toss around until he positioned himself /his belly perfectly under my hand for a tummy tickle/scratch. He got many showers because he thought it was great fun to roll around on his back in the dust outside. I would take him into the shower with me, and shower him. Very important they are non- alergenic, my girlfriend are allergic to cats, but his hair did nothing to her. That is great because they are very affectionate cats.
Thanks for the very personal info on Maine Coons. Moose is just adorable. ❤️
Good video. Some people should only have pet rocks. Pets take time, money, and love and are not disposable
My Maine Coon is "very" independent and curious. He is the most truly intelligent cat I have ever seen.
I need hugs and cuddles. I feel so alone, and have been since I was 18 years old. I need a cuddle friend. This cat is gonna be my saviour and soulmate. Can’t wait to get one.
When you are introducing your kitten to your other cats, put some scent( light perfume, or talc on the back of all the cat’s necks, that way they will recognize the same smell on each other and bond more easily) I always put my new kittens in the spare room, with their own litter box, and I sleep in the spare room with the kitten so they can cuddle with me during the night!
I just got a 4 month old Russian maine coon kitten and he is absolutely gorgeous. I've had cats my whole life but never had a maine coon before. I knew he was going to be big but honestly I'm still surprised just how big he is compared to my other cats. He's practically the same size as my 11 year old tuxedo and almost as big as my half maine coon cat. He's a polydactyl as well so he looks like he has boxing gloves on at all times lol. I can't wait to see what he's going to look like in a few years.
Just brought my first Maine Coon! Little Ember is already so curious about her surroundings and is super cuddly!!
Cinder is not so enthused on her new sister
Congratulations!
I love the names Ember and Cinder, how cute x
@@LauraCroftt Sounds like someone that's low-key a pyromaniac 😂😂
Moose is getting so big. He's such a beautiful boy.🥰
My Maine coon kitten will be coming home in 4 weeks. We have had many cats in the past but he will be my first Maine coon. This was helpful to watch. Thank you. Xxx
Congratulations! ❤️
This video has really motivated me to get my next 2 Maine Coons! Moose is a really lovable little prince!
IMO if I ever adopt again when my girls pass on. I will ONLY adopt siblings regardless of breed. I think the bond is so much stronger between family. The other thing I would do is start harness training as soon as they fit a harness.
Excellent video - It is quite clear you love animals (especially your Maine Coon Cats). We are picking up our second male Maine Coon today (he's 8 weeks old) and we will be introducing him to our 3 year old we have had since he was 8 weeks old. Wish us luck and have a great day!
Thank you for watching! Congratulations on your new kitten and good luck! Hope he settles in well 🙏🏻
So helpful & moose is sooo cute! Thank you 😊
Moose is ADORABLE! You are such a good cat mom to him. When we took him home I gave his cat mom and dad snuggles and thanked them for trusting me with their youngest kitten. (Intellectually, I knew they didn't give a crap, but I wanted to make the gesture!) Romulus hid for a few hours that evening but afterwards he was fine - and now he thinks he's the king of Pride Rock!
They're so cute!
Moose is adorable!
Oh my meow! All your cats are so purrty! 😻 Sending them many chin scritches and belly rubs. 🧡
Says they have a lot of energy
Stays watching Moose sleep
They sleep a lot too 😹
Our male MC grew up to his 5th year. After that, he didn’t grow anymore, but got heavier and heavier.
I'm getting my first Maine Coon kitten, Mochi tomorrow. I love your channel and it has been so helpful and relaxing to watch
That’s so exciting! Congratulations and thank you so much for watching our videos! ❤️
I had a kitten named mochi❤ her father was a Maine coon.. my daughter was obsessed with monster rancher (she was about a year old)
It's surprising, but when I brought my kittens home, they weren't afraid at all. They came out purring and ready to play. I recommend when you bring them home, put a piece of clothing you wear in the carrier. It will help them get used to your smell.
Thanks for your advise. This month we are getting a male Maine Coon to our family with a 12 1/2 years dalmatian. We have luckly a big house with a lot of rooms and 2 bathrooms and a huge garden. BTW this is a beautiful Maine Coon in your upload.
My niece has a Maine Coon (not pure breed), but I have become a big fan of this cat breed. Gentle, loyal cats and soooo soft and silky to pet.
Thank you! This was very informative and more importantly helpful. My almost year old Maine Coon Loki thanks you also.
Nothing comparable to MC. Superior in affection and intelligence and their loyalty is off the charts. I would recommend one to anyone, although don’t know how they are around kids.
They are great with kids. The kids do need to be taught how to be gentle. They also need to be supervised at first to ensure they are gentle. And not pulling whiskers, ears and tail. etc.
My daughter has a Maine coon he is great every time I visit he is right there looking for treats he is 14 and has a great personality mains coons are the best.
I found that Louisiana hot sauce applied to cords and other things they nibble on. Usually works except with Lightfoot. Tiny Tiger had trouble judging where the water level was in the bowl and when she tried to drink she'd end up with a nose full of water. A ring from a milk jug in the water helped. As for the other naughty things eventually they grow out of them.
I have now 2 Maine Coon my first a male his 1 1/2 and a female of 6 months. They are so wonderful.
I got my mom a Maine Coon kitten after my brother took our Blind Diabetic Husky. She fell in love with her! We named her Raphtalia!
Thank you for this wonderful video & info 🐈 🐾💕
So much fun when they are young!
Good information. Especially getting 2 kittens
Important info: neuter your male kitten after 10 months because the growth plates in their knees are not fully formed until 10 months yet so doing that before 10 months can actually contribute to knee problems when they are older. Because neuter can cause micro tears in those growth plates! Keep that in mind for male kittens
My cats Buddy and Sissy are half Maine Coons. They are so cute. Buddy meows a lot. He is very friendly. Buddy's meow still sounds like a kitten.
My Maine coon Zelda changes all the rules she only sleeps 8 to 9 hours a day swims at the beach and in the pool wakes us up every night never scratches anything in the house except our bed our property is totally fenced so high she can’t get out runs the whole yard most of the day these cats are awesome Zelda loves plays and wrestling with our dog she is not cuddly but likes a pat when it suits her she so naughty but we just love her sooo much x
Thank you for this .. we recently got a blue Maine coon kitten and we found this video very helpful, and so far really accurate! .
All of your cats are adorable 😻😻😻😻
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful and congrats on your new addition ❤️
@@lifewithmainecooncats thank you 😊
I live with 33 cats: mongrels, siameses, and 16 of my cats are maine coons. My mc are the most affectionate of all. They sleep with me. I love all my cats but I really have a soft spot for my coons.
Am I a crazy cat lazy? You bet! I can't imagine life without them!
I have a mix and he is a little over 6 months old and is already the size of our full grown tabby.
I've always had random bred kitties who found me more or less by accident, but if I were going to look for a purebred cat it would be a Maine Coon, no contest.
Moose is a handsome boy, and I suspect he'll be a big one even for a Maine Coon.
We got lucky. Our Maine Coon was a lurker that showed up to watch my husband doing yardwork out back in the greenway space. He came & stayed so long we finally realized be disn't have a home. We tried to find his owner, but remained unclaimed, and didn't have a chip. He is loving with us, our other stray cat, and especially with our golden retriever. He is Very smart, funny, and getting bigger all the time (Vet said at first that he was likely only a year old) We weren't familiar with MC's, but he fits all the attributes we have since learned about them. I can't believe he let me out him in the laundry sink to bathe after he uh, brought me a partial mouse as a gift. He loved the bath! We feel very lucky !
Thank you so much for this video it helped a lot because I'm thinking of getting one. All of the videos you make our so helpful thanks again!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Pictures are important especially after 2 years you’ll be surprised at how tiny ❤they were when u brought them home cuz they now take up your entire queen sized bed when they stretch out.😂
He's adorable!!
Very nice, informational video on feline lovebirds.
Awww, I used to have a Maine Coon mix named Molly when I was a kid!
Super Moose, the most cute Maine Coon Kitten.
Omg. I have two and this would have been super helpful when I got them. Mine are five and ten and they are still kittenish.
Moose is absolutely adorable. ❤
Your babies are adorable!
I'm planning on getting a Maine Coone kitten when I move out of my house and part ways with my roommate/brother. We "coparent" two cats rn and have done so for like. The last 2-3 years. It's nice to be able to find these tips a yea in advance. Because I want one of these beautiful giants
Thank you so much for the information. I want another cat so bad. I had 7 cats. But I am starting to lose them due to old age. My oldest cat was 23 and now I have only 3 left. I have a 21 year old, and a 18 year old and a 10 year old. I do not believe my two old cats will be around much longer. My 10 year old is going to need a friend. She is very spunky. So I have been thinking about a Coon Kitten. I am 69 years old. And I have had lots of cats, Cats have always rocked my world!! Thank You Again.
When I first got my kitten, it was sleeping 8 hours a day and playing for the remaining 16 hours.
It was a rough first 6 months. I slept less than new parents.
Our Susannah Odetta (aka Zannah) is just the best thing ever!! She's almost 7 months old.
God bless you. My first month watching your videos. I LOVE all of them. Feel I know your family. Looking forward to more posts. Heal. Best wishes. Hugs from my family.
Thank you so much! ❤️🐾
Hi! I love watching your kitties! I am adopting a 13 week old Maine coon mix in June. Do they still have separation anxiety at this age, in your experience? What would be the best way to comfort her during those first several days with us? I appreciate any feedback!
Congrats on your new kitty! I think it depends on the cat. Some cats are more independent than others. I think having a buddy for your kitten would help a lot. Also, you could try leaving your tv on when you’re not around so they feel like they’re not alone. And don’t forget to provide them with lots of cozy beds and blankets! Good luck!
first 2 or 3 days I had my kitten, he was completely chill. Hid under the bed, didn't make a sound.
by week 2 though...
Shredding the toilet paper
scattering stacked magazines
climbed the curtains
knocking over the house plants
got on top of a door
began to retrain the dog...
Sounds familiar 😹🙈
I love that cat tree!!!!
He does the adoration eyes alot too cute
Next week I will visit two Main Coon Baby Brothers and Im so exited ♥️
Aww 😺
Omg how cute kitten!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I have 4 non-maine coon cats but I'll still watch this video because why not haha
Thank you for watching!
Nice break down.
I'm getting a 3/4 maine coin next Saturday,thank you so much for helping me know more about maine coins :)
Congratulations and thank you for watching our videos! 😽❤️
Aww that head tilt
Oh my gosh hiiiiii your cats are so beautiful 🥺🥺
Thanks. Yesterday brought home a 10 month Maine Coon to a new home. We have two other shorthair cats that were a little freaked out by the bigger fluffy cat. The Maine coon hissed at my older cat and has been growling. I now have the Maine coon in a big play pen in a separate unused room by herself so she can get adjusted. She does let me pet her but she does get agitated and starts to hiss or growl. Thanks for the tips
You’re welcome! Congratulations on your new furry family member!
Thank you for sharing all these useful tips and insights!! :)
You’re welcome and thank you for watching! 🥰
Loved this video and you handsome fluffy model 🤗🤗🤗🤗 hope everyone is having a great weekend 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Maine coons generally like water. Start them as kittens with baths (Bee liked to take showers with me on occasion) and they will be easier to bath. Other breeds, it's touch and go. Some come to tolerate it. If you're lucky.
Thank u so much 4 this vid 💓💕💗💖 im getting my first maine coon cat next week
You’re welcome! Congratulations to you!
Cool video and so is Moose love to have one but too much money. My two Hitty Hats only think I'm good for a couple things , feeding them and flushing their toilets!
Love the new intro
Moose is so adorable!!
Love this new intro 😍 you are really creative 👌❤
Thank you so much! ❤️
They are beautiful 😍
moose is doin good give him a hug 4 me and molly too
Maine Coons are beautiful
Beautiful cat!
I love Luna so much she reminds me of my Maine coon kitten benny