Why We Chose Maine Coons

The cats I grew up with weren’t anything close to a pedigree,
just run of the mill “barn” type cats. When a home was needed
for a stray, abandoned or unwanted cat or kitten, they just
seemed to make their way over to my place and when
people came to visit, a cat or two would often go home with
them. It was a great experience to witness so many cats and kittens finding new homes.

When my 12 year old family German Sheppard passed away, I longed for indoor pet and researched different pedigreed cats because I wanted a one that stood out. A friend told me about
the Maine Coons, which was very popular and large breed, which really caught my attention. I began studying them by reading and attending cat shows to see for myself. I was truly impressed.

My first two were sisters and they wasted no time fetching for me and were very lovable. I remember them staring at the freezer
and the toilet, thinking it was odd, but I figured out that they were not staring, but were looking to see where the sound of running water was coming from, displaying intellectual curiosity. Given
half a chance, they would jump into the shower with me, make
little piles of things and store their toys in their water dishes. I became a Maine Coon Junkie and it was only a matter of time before I wanted Maine Coon Kittens.

Now I raise them and like before, I get the enjoyment of watching little Maine Coon kittens grow from birth into frisky, cuddly loveable little bunches of joy. After finding new families for them, I get to do it all over again.

Maine Coons will never stop finding new ways to amaze us.