Maine Coon Cat 101 - Watch This Before Getting One (Full Guide)
Are Maine Coon cats expensive? How much do Maine Coon cats live? Do Maine Coon cats get along with other pets? We answer all these questions and more in our Maine Coon Cat 101 video.
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hi! my cousins have an orange maincoon cat!
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Wouldn't genetics help "prove" where they came from?
I was owned by a Maine Coon cat once, and he lived for 24 years! He was my best buddy for all that time. I had him cremated when he died and now his ashes are in an urn in my office so I see him nearly every day; gone but dearly missed, the best cat to ever bless my life thus far. Well worth having one in yours too.
Such a beautiful relationship. Until you guys meet again, you have many beautiful memories 💜
What a wonderful story!
I understand your relationship and miss my beloved Oliver as well who was half Siamese who was with me through the good and the bad
Awe I love how you start your story with “I was owned once” instead of I owned once. I wish one day I could have one of this wonderful kittens in my life as well.
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I took my Maine to the pet store to buy him some stuff, he picked a stuffed banana for himself. When it came time to throw out that banana we took him back to the store and he picked out the exact same banana. I miss my big fat butt.
@@user-bb5wq6vw5f you good bud
@Lisa Perkett not really?- its just them showing how much they missed their cat
@Lisa Perkett there talking about how they miss there cat not there literal butt 😐
@Lisa Perkett Does everybody have to politically correct? My god, lighten up.
I call all my cats 'fatty butt' & things like that.
My 15 year old daughter was living with me while her mother, my ex wife went through a bone marrow transplant for cancer. My daughter and I were setting on the front porch one evening when we heard a frantic meowing coming from across the street. Thinking it was a cat in a tree we investigated and found a little Maine Coon kitten alone in the neighbors landscaping. We adopted the kitten and named him Binx and he didn't leave the crook of my daughters arm for what seemed to be a year, or more. The Maine Coon cat was just what my daughter needed to help her to deal with her moms cancer treatment and fight for life. Her mother Is cancer free and Binx the cat became a cherished pet who lived for 17 years.
Omfg my Maine coon name is binx. Well bynx! He is six months almost seven, the best mouser I ever had. He's caught five in two days (never dreamed that many resides here till he came) and he's my best baby. He owns my heart he's my dream cat I paid five hundred and I'd pay it again he's gorgeous, and I wake up to him curled in my arm or on my head and he loves all seven,yes seven of our dog. Three are pups, they are growing together it's the cutest but he loves my ferrets and guinea pig the most. He checked without the guinea pig everyday for several hours and sticks his arms in his cage and pokes him on the butt and we have a pet rat and he does not pay her any mind at all but if you're a stray mouse in the house you might as well count the minutes till you're in his mouth. I absolutely love him more than anything in this world
That's s beautiful story
my brother has a Maine coon named Lynx, he's the sweetest little guy he loves to go swimming and camping and he loves car rides, he's a little adventure cat. He goes everywhere with my brother haha
@@JoeHoboBro that's pretty cool
My Maine coon is named Binx as well!! That’s crazy
Our cat weighed 32 pounds. Everyone, including his vet, were amazed at how big he was. He was a gentle, loving giant.
That's a small child! 🤣🤣🤣
Wow!!
I had a gentle giant.He weighed 30 Pounds when he left us. It broke my heart. I have had many cats in my 84 years. He was the best. He loved my husband and me as much as we did him. I miss hi so very much.Maine coons are so smart. I know he could tell what we were telling him. God take care of my big boy
Was he overweight?
I lived in Europe where cats tend to be much smaller. In my first visit to a European vet I opened the carrier, he walked out, and the vet sprung back against the wall swearing in French! He thought I had brought in a wildcat!
I grew up with a beautiful maincoon who is 18. He walked me to and from school when I was a kid. Always waiting for me at the gate, every week day. He's also veeeeery talkative. I never had a pet more gentle and loyal in my life
Hey quick question I have 2 regular cats that are fixed and they are brother and sister and they are 2yrs old would it be a bad idea to get a 12 week main coon cat that is a male
Aww. Yeah they’re super social and VERY chatty lol
What a cute story!
@@ddcrocky3831u can get them. Its not an issue
I have a Maine Coon for years now. He is 16yrs old. He is my best friend and I will miss him so much when it is time for him to go. If you have one love them every day because they will not be around forever.
that cat is as old as me, kinda jealous
J.C. you are so correct. My Maine Coon was born at my house, and she died now, about 20 years ago, but not much time ever slips away that I don't cherish my memories of her. She lived until 16 yrs. My only regret is that I didn't have an oil painting of her down to hang in our den forever. Just put down my last kitty 1month ago, and the pain has been awful. Cherish your time with your fur baby. ❤🐱
Cherish him I just lost mine and it’s like losing your little brother or sister it’s deep pain he’s my little buddy I used to hug him and hold him a lot we named him fat cat saved him outta a animals shelter had him for seven years my family at the time we were kids was getiin hit and sexual assault that cat used to come up to us lick our tear soaked faces and was the only one there to love us now i feel like I can still feel his energy I’m almost 18 now I still cry every fuckin day for that cat that’s my mat cat🥲
Amen to that.
Yes my boy Liger Tiger was 14-15 when he passed he was so dog like and a chill dude. He was a black and gray Tiger striped male about 26 lbs in his hay day! He was a good looking impressive dude. He hung with me mostly! He was very caring to the other older pets that were I’ll. I had forgotten about that till this video!
I adopted my Maine Coone mix from a shelter as a sick senior with severe stomatitis. He had to have all his teeth removed and was already declawed. At first he was so scrawny and sickly and scared but once he got healthy he blossomed into the most loving loyal chubby guy who follows me everywhere and is my best buddy! I’m really glad I was able to give this little boy another chance at life because he has brought me so much love and is one of my best friends!!
@The Burbles I 100% agree, as it is really inhuman.
Thank you for giving him a great life.
A declawed cat is a mutilated one. How could he even hunt for himself after being abandoned by the fool who ditched him? Grrrr...
Awe that is so good . Love them and all cats . I had two Siamese one recently died breaks my heart. Little guy was only year and half I have his brother but I hope he doesn’t die 😢
Hey, I had one and it was the most incredable cat I ever had. Smartest and the best hunter and greatest companion. He lived healthy to 24 years. I miss him still.
That’s amazing he lived to such an age you must have took very good care of him.
We recently lost our Maine Coon, Mick, at the age of 17. He was 25 pounds in his prime, and acted more like a dog than a cat. He got along great with our Bulldogs, and was a clown at heart. Our family loved him fiercely, and we miss him.
I’m sorry for your loss. 😥
@@l.d.169 Thank you. Mick was a character. Almost like a cartoon cat. A big, beautiful boy. He had his own ideas, that’s for sure! Never a dull moment with him. We were lucky to have him for all these years.
sorry for your loss :(
@@FactsaboutCatsVideos Thank you.
@@machinegunjackmcgurn4188 god I love cat owners. It may be wrong but if I find out somebody don’t like that I don’t even associate with them anymore
Zero... best pet I’ve ever had. Incredibly intelligent. Taught himself how to flush the toilet, I learned this the hard way, one night at 2am, I heard the toilet flush......I lived alone 😳. He loved climbing to the tops of ladders and at his peak weight in at 24lbs! He was a stray when I found him & lived to 18 years. In door only. Protective of the family. I miss him everyday 🥺.
He was an awesome cat!
Maine Coon Cats are VERY smart...we have three, two are half coon cat and the 3rd is full blood...Jake and Milo the two half blood males are way too smart for their own good and both are short haired from their mothers...Jake absolutely adores my 5 year old daughter. Marigold our female is unusual in that she's a muted tortise shell cat in color...all 3 love the water and constantly play in it. We had one named Mittens who used to swim in the bathtub and took showers.
Really stray Maine coon? I understand We lost ours too.
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Your Maine Coon led a most beautiful cat life.❤️
My grandson is staying with me and so is his Maine Coon cat. I’m not really a cat person but I absolutely love this cat. He has the nicest personality, is clean, gentle and a joy to have. He sits on my lap as soon as I sit down. I don’t get much done anymore because I don’t want to disturb him.
As is the way with cats. lol
@@toosense I have a few friends who have cats, not all cats are nice. I’ve been scratched a few times and didn’t do anything to cause that.
I have main coon mix, he's turning 20 in a few months. While he has slowed down, he's still pretty active and in good health for his age. Definitely the best cat I've ever had. He's obsessed with me and wants to be near me all the time. I'm dreading the day I have to say goodbye to him. :(
My baby was rescued from an abusive family wanting to throw her away :(. She’s so beautiful I’m glad I am a part of her life.
My girl finally passed last year at the age of 21. She had all the typical features of the Maine Coons and was black until she was in direct sunlight, which would bring out a deep red in her fur. She was my girl, but even more so, I was her human. I really enjoyed this video and agreed with most of it, short of promoting cat breeders as a source. There are millions of cats abandoned, left to live short brutal lives or given "mercy" by euthanasia when they are overlooked for a designer cat. Adopt. Spay and neuter. That is all.
So sorry for your loss :(
I had a healthy 28 pounder that lived to 24. Was a fantastic friend, and pet. No dogs would mess with him.
Our coonie is moody. So he’s not that calm as we thought this breed would be. He hits with his claws out when he is in a situation he does not prefer; when people he seldom meet want’s to pet him, and sometimes when we who are in his family touch him gently. He is very stubborn. Other times he is very cozy, head towards head is preferable, kissing his forhead and cheeks. But I recognize the fact that he follows us around the house, loves to be in the middle of things! He is very generous with other cats in the neighbourhood. He has a little sister (different breed), and he always offer the food for her first. He is a challenge, but we love him so much!
You forgot to mention how intelligent they are. Mine was dog like not because of the game fetch, but because he liked to go everywhere with me. Be it to work or to travel for work, he was always ready to go. He loved traveling.
Yep, but I talk about this in the dedicated videos about them
Mine liked traveling too. But also followed me around in the house or in the yard. Liked being around but not necessarily on your lap. Also would stand up to any dog!
@@chrisdevalcourt648 They're amazing cats. They really like being with their human.
Mine likes to travel too. She loves going camping with us.
@@noeyes6151 They certainly seem to be just like both. Really awesome cats.
If Maine Coons were people, they'd be Jazz musicians. They'd wear berets and sunglasses 24/7, and when they'd greet you, it would be with "Saaaay, Baby"...
You are a clever litany giant - and a really "cool cat"!😂🤣😂🤣
Nah they would be grunge
Primus reference?
I dig it,I dig it.......
😂😂. I would love to have a MC! They are seriously special ❤️❤️
We “cat -sat” a male Ragdoll for 9 months - He really grew on us, and I dare say he “owned us.” When it was time for him to leave, we were HEART BROKEN! He always did cute stuff, like climb into the dishwasher, jumping out of a pantry and walking on top of the shower stall!! We will for sure, get our own Ragdoll kitty one day, as they are excellent companions. An experienced cat-owner friend of mine told me something wise: “When you are owned by a cat, you make an appointment with grief.” - So take their example, live in the PRESENT with them, and love them and care for them all that you can! Pet owners make people more human.
Best cat I’ve ever had.So friendly and smart too.She never had any health issues and lived to be 20.We miss her very much.
We've had many cats come and go in our home but out of all of them, our Maine Coon Jinxy was the best we ever had. She was so clever, loved going swimming with us, she played fetch, she never lost her cool even after the kids would rough her up. At her prime she weighed about 22lbs. Im a grown dude and I cried like a little kid when she died in my arms.
Aww.. they become like family ❤ Sorry for your loss... I'm considering getting one
I'm so sorry for your loss
No! You cried like a sensitive, compassionate gentle man when she died.
Years ago, my father found a starving Maine Coon kitten while he was working and took it home. That kitten became my Dad's best friend for the next 12 years. I have never seen such loyalty in a cat. NO ONE got near my father without that cat's permission,.
My Maine coon lasted 20 years. He was a devoted friend and had the sweetest meow. He adored his family….even the toy poodles he lived with. He would follow us on walks and folks would worry we had this huge cat stalking us. 😂
Mine never really “meowed,” he would just made a little “peeping” noise which was hysterical coming from such a big cat!
We just rescued a Maine Coon mixed with Tabby. She is so wonderful with our children. She likes to have time to herself, but also enjoys being hugged and loved. She is very gentle with the everyone. She's the only cats I've ever liked.
I rescued a 5 week old in the overgrown bushes across the street meowing loudly. Don't know if mom was transporting them and she was the last, or wandered away from the litter, or was dumped. She's feral, except with me. The most vocal cat I've ever had, even more than my Siamese, so I named her Aria. She loves carrying pieces of paper around. LOL. She just walked by with a business card in her mouth as I write. :) I've had to move my "money stash." She found it one night and in the morning I found dollar bills all over the house. I love her to pieces.
BLESS YOU for saving this baby! You're clearly being rewarded every day! (Carrying paper is a darling quirk!)
I had one come to me, don’t know how she got here. She was my girl. I never knew a cat could talk until Lily. She always had an opinion and answered me. She would meet me at the door talking the whole time. She slept on my neck and always knew when i was sad. Cherish your girl, they just keep getting better. They are so loyal and will love you to pieces.Lily was my best fiend, more than a pet.
Cats are so funny, absolute characters
Once you decide on a MC it is impossible not to fall in love.
I have a Siamese that was a feral kitten rescue. I'd love to get a Maine Coon & was supposed to but the lady kept stalling us & we eventually gave up knowing she was lying about some part of the deal....
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I just lost my 18 year old Maine Coon female this last summer due to cancer. 😢 She fit your descriptions very well except in her latter years she was more sedate than earlier. I had the pleasure of her company for 15 of her 18 years and she was foster mother to an 8 week old kitten at age 6 years old who she lived with fir the rest if her life and was very patient with even when my younger cat, a domestic shorthair, would act out! Sure do miss her! 😢
My Main Coon was the greatest cat. He was my partner and closest companion for 24 years. He been gone 16 years and I still miss him. His love and loyalty was unsurpassed. I've had an all black Bombay now since he's been gone and he is also wonderful. Cats are great companions.
I miss my Maine Coon. Got him at 8 weeks, from a shelter, and he was absolutely very intelligent. If his litter box was too dirty for his taste, he would actually lead me to it. He came running when I got home. He only lived to about 9 years old, but it was time well spent. I forgot to mention his intelligence showed through in other ways; he would never eat "people food", because I once tried to hide medicine in chicken. If you put anything but cat food in his bowl, it would go untouched. Also, you could never let him see you get out the cat carrier. If he saw it, he was gone, because he knew that meant a trip to the vet. He also never got on the counters or the table, because he hated being scolded.
How was he only 9 years old? Was he already sickly or did you do an oopsie?
Just adopted one today. He is already vastly different than any cat ive had. Just a big old softy
I grew up with cats, and have since also shared houses with cats, none of them MCs. Then, in my 50s, I had an MC 'adopt' me after his owners abandoned him. He is like no cat I have ever met. They really are a breed apart, and great companion pets.
I just adopted my deceased grandfather's Maine Coon and she is the smallest adult cat I have ever seen. But she is so loving and personable.
Found my Maine Coon mix cutie at a stray shelter. Can't believe someone didn't want him. He is the sweetest and most precious cat 😸
2 yrs ago my family took me to adopt a cat for my 21st birthday (we've always had cats, but in 2018 one passed away; she was my best friend and I was devastated) and it turns out he's a maine coon! He is so sweet and just honestly exactly what I needed when I was grieving my other cat. I lost one friend and gained another. If I leave the bathroom door open a crack, he'll run in and sit on the edge of the bathtub like he really wants to spend all his time with me as his companion. It really healed my heart. A couple of my neighbors have seen him through the window and told us that he's a beautiful cat, and it makes me a very proud cat mom
Thanks for sharing this :)
I had a Maine Coon for 7 years and she was the most loving and caring cat ive ever owned I never knew her breed until she passed away 💔 three years ago. I miss her so much she was my best buddy, anyone could have ever had, she was always there for me and I was there for her she was so kind and gentle she loved being with me all the time. She missed so much. She in my urn ⚱️ at home and is with me every single day she will never be forgotten I loved her so much ❤️. I love you Benji
"Maine coins can get really big." Well, mine must've been a glitch.
lol :))))))))
could also be mixed!
Or runt of the little happened to myself if mum pregnant be the age 3 as mum not fully grown
No mentioning that they are cheeky cats, very intelligent, very creative and EXTREMELY talkative 🤣
Maine Coon cats have some interesting muzzle puffs. I have a female, got her thru Pet Finder five years ago. She has some anger issues but I give her her space. She's been checked out by the vet, perfectly healthy, just don't know much about her past. Love her to pieces! ❤️
I had one. He was massive, but cuddly. Very smart, knew his name. Not a great apartment cat, but he HAD to go out at night. He would meow by the door until I let him out, and always came back with a treat. Feral-ish. Great cat.
Yes, they MUST go hunting at night. And that is smart, because they will hunt rodents at night, as the birds aren't active til morning. My NFC will even take out gophers; master hunters. My NFC also comes running home to a whistle; all the dog-"owners" are jealous of that.
Mine is 20 lbs at a healthy weight and he's a gentle giant. There is literally so much in this video that explains his personality lol. Ever since he was a kitten he'd follow me around the house and I learned long ago, he's 11 now, never to shut doors on him. I won't ever hear the end of it if I don't let him in to sleep at the foot of my bed at night. He's also the sweetest cat to have during hard times, he can tell if life is beating me up or if I'm feeling down.
He seems so sweet! I'm happy for you!
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As a maine coon owner, literally everything you said was accurate. And I sub'd because you said you believe all cats should be indoor cats. I just saw a little fellow yesterday ran over by a car... Obviously a family owned orange cat. Broke my heart thinking about my boy!
I had a small Maine Coon for 10 years. He was the sweetest boy and my best friend. I miss him so much.
So sorry for your loss :(
@@FactsaboutCatsVideos Thank you, I appreciate it.
I raised mine from birth and 3 years later he still literally follows me everywhere I go in the house. He loves people so much he gets so happy when people come over and wants to play with everyone. I am moving so I’m going to buy him a Maine coon kitten friend so when we are not home he won’t be lonely.
Best cats in the world no question...they will survive anywhere just love and feed them
They are great, they just need lower temperatures than short-haired cats
no question? thats a bit subjective lol]
@@FactsaboutCatsVideos Yes. If it is 30 degrees outside, they will not mind at all. Cool Cats.
There is little difference between a Maine Coon and a Norwegian Forest Cat, which may average 10% smaller. Still, the bone structure on the two males I've had [you do not "own" them] is at least equal to the Coon. The Paws are huge, and the fur as thick as any Maine Coon. An NFC does have a more triangular face, a heavier "mane", but maybe a shorter tail. Syd, my first NFC had a 12" tail, but Smokey has only 10" of tail. They are not especially playful, but exquisite hunters. Wonderful animals!
@@Deathstaroya Everything is subjective lol...nothing is set in stone everything that is a fact now one day will be no more...facts are temporary so everything is subjective to time..
Mine was a female we rescued from an aging couple who couldn’t take care of her anymore. My nickname for her was PoF: Paragon of Felinity. Sweetest most loving being I have had the honor of knowing. Very intelligent and very polite. Loved grass from the yard in spring & summer.
I just adopted one he was 11 weeks, he's now 6 months and almost 8 lbs 😂 he's crazy and runs thru the house like a maniac but he's also very loving when he's calm
They do love to play! Get him some toys.
@@Brightfire414 ya absolutely he's a unit at 20lbs and full of life
I got my girl from a shelter she's the most loving sweetest baby I've ever had she has definitely touched our hearts and completed our family
When I buy my home I’m getting one
Great! So happy for you :)
Within w2 months
They are awesome cats. I found mine on the side of the road. Maybe 2 months old. She’s such a crack head lol
Claim it!!
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Had a stupid massive Maine Coon once. He was around before I was, not sure how old he was, but he was at the head two feet tall. The dude did not care about anything - we took him on walks with no leash, gave him baths, and so on, and he was chilled out with everything. Great cat, he was so nice and very, very fluffy. My remaining current cat, three later, is also part Maine Coon (and polydactle calico), and is so very playful and fluffy as well. Love her, and I do miss my first. I was too young to even comprehend how big he was, but I to this day interpret every cat as smaller than average due to starting out with him.
I loved my Maine Coone so much. He was such a sweet guy. When my friends children would bother him he wouldn't hurt them or say anything. He never scratched or hurt anyone. Such a sweet loving guy. Miss him so much
My two year old rescue Coonie, Roxie, is my bestie. She follows me around the house, greets me at the door, chills on my shoulders while I do housework, sleeps on my feet to keep them warm, and keeps my apartment spider-free. The first thing people say when they first meet her is usually either, “What a pretty cat!” or “Holy cow, that’s a huge cat!”
oh she is such a sweetie!
Bombalurina; 😄😄😄😄🐱🐱🐱🐱
As a longtime Maine Coon owner, a lot of this is accurate! But always remember that each cat is an individual, so not all are good with other pets and kids. My dad’s MC absolutely hates other cats and dogs. My old MC was friendly to other cats, she lived to be 14 and she was very in tune with my feelings and cared for me. I miss her so much. But I have another MC now and she’s super loving, energetic, and a goofball. I got her from a breeder that tests for the hereditary diseases, so she cost a good bit but it’s all worth it to have a healthy kitty. Something I notice is that when you get your kitten, it’s better to wait until they’re 12-14wks old so they spend more time with their mom and siblings to learn manners.
My mix actually chased down a dog who probably had at least 30 lbs on him because how dare I pet the dog lol, insanely jealous, he'll slap at my other cat or jump on him if I give him attention too
Every reputable breeder I contacted before getting mine wouldn’t sell their Maine Coon kittens before 12 weeks. As mentioned in the video, they are large cats which develop slowly and should stay with the family unit longer than most kittens (so don’t expect a little, tiny kitten.) Also, it took my guy over a year to develop his full adult coat, if you want one that looks totally “Maine Cooney” from day 1 get an older, mature cat.
I love my maincoon Meiko!! He found me as a kitten. He's my puppy bears! He's so loving, affectionate, and silly. Truly blessed to have him.❤
I've had 4 Maine Coon mixes. Today is actually the birthday of my baby boy, Amour. He turns 15 today. 💖💖💖 He still plays happily with my Turkish Angora mix who just turned 3. He can even jump from the counter to the high kitchen cupboards still. All of my Maine Coon mixes have been extremely loving and cuddly. Mine have been naturally good with dogs, too. And mine have all looked nearly identical to purebred Maine Coons. I highly recommend! PS. Maine Coon Mixes are pretty common in Wisconsin. If you want one, you can probably find an adult or kitten at the shelters or rescue pet stores there. I got all of mine that way. 😊
My Maine loves to chance balls of paper that I wad up... It's hilarious. My sister calls him my familiar because he is so in tuned to me
Best pet i ever had, was 28 lbs and had him for 18 years. He was the sweetest cat. I highly recommend getting one if you're looking for a pet
Thank you for being positive and informative. Thank you for promoting adoption, especially of senior cats.
Glad you liked it
Also, Maine Coons do take longer to develop as mentioned in the video. My guy took about 1 1/2 years to get his full, adult coat. Consider adopting an older cat if you want one that has a full adult coat. Reputable dealers won’t sell kittens before 12 -14 weeks so you’ll never get a little, tiny Maine Coon kitten.
Ours is about 2yrs old and is 13 lbs. he really is a sweetheart. We love him!
My MC can open doors using his paws. The other cats watch in awe! He’s very special; talkative, playful and super loving
I’m happy they brought up adopting as an option. We all have our reasons for wanting a specific type of cat or dog but there’s so many cats in need of a home. I do want a Maine coon, they are so beautiful but I don’t see myself getting one unless it was through adopting. I have two cats already and I’m happy with the number, so until one passes or I move to a larger place I don’t plan on adding any new pets to the fam.
We adopted our newest fur child from a local feral cat/kitten rescue. We knew his mother is Russian Blue, but not until he started growing did we realize his Maine Coon heritage. He's 11 months old and bigger than every other cat around us. He's an adorable, loving, playful personality.
Not everybody lives in the city. My MainCoon loves it outside and is a master hunter
Country has dangers too: wild animals; poison; water (eg streams, wells), and evil people, among others. Take good care of your baby.
Here here. Cats are the happiest when they can come and go as they please, and roam in the forrests. And yes, the pride when they have provided meal for the family in form of a mouse or bird haha. They deserve the big thanks before you get rid of the prey while hiding it :D
My MC is a rodent voyeur. He gets excited when he sees squirrels, but hasn't caught one yet.
@@judyfrancis4515 Ive had cats my whole life. They came and went as they wanted. None of them got killed / hurt by wild animals, people, cars etc .
Mine too. he got a roadrunner and one time, I swear he was pulling a chubracabra over the fence. I shut the door quickly. Much Love
Loki the Maine Coon: I am grumpy. I don't like being picked up. I insist on 3 cans of Fancy Feast grilled wet food a day. I don't like being brushed with metal. I taught my hooman to brush me with soft brushes and hard rubber Kong brushes. I have plenty of toys and catnip. I sometimes teleport from room to room. I survey my kingdom from my condo. My woman got me from a no-kill shelter for the princely sum of $125. I have my cell phone and sometimes I call 911 on the neighbors. They are questionable. What do you mean we don't live long? I'm not going anywhere.
lol, this is funny, thanks for sharing it :))
Loki should have his own column in your local paper. Heads will roll.........
I also have a Maine Coon named Loki, but shes a girl. Lol but also acts similar, they're great cats. None better, truly.
Lol. Thats funny . I bet it's a sweet heart . ❤
I had one that was half Maine Coon and one full Maine Coon. Talk about loving, laid back and always your shadow. Also mothered two new kittens we brought home.The perfect cat.
Our Timmy was smart as a human and loving. ❤️
I have read a ton of ya'lls stories about ya'lls cat's, and I have to say that it is actually uplifting... When the world sucks, it's soul saving to read the stories of how much y'all loved them, and how much they loved y'all...
Main Coon: after reading MANY of the reviews, There is one thing that should be brought up. We just added a Main Coon to our family. And the reviews are quite accurate and true. My wife and I had no children instead, a Burmese with super thick fur and WAY to smart for her own good, A loving American calico short hair, and now the Main Coon. There is no "mute" button for a Main Coon. While our other cat had seldom things to say except for: "get up NOW", "FOOOD" and the occasional THANKS. Our Main Coon Selene has plenty to talk about "constantly" all the time. This might be a one off. If you are use to quiet at certain hours day 2 o-clock nap time for Humans this must be prearranged with a Main Coon.
Thanks for sharing!
My Maine coons rarely talked.
Our Maine Coon was very vocal…we “talked” to each other often. Sadly, he passed away three years ago. I still miss him. He was the best!
Mine doesn't shut up, annoys my boyfriend more than me I didn't know a cat could be so vocal, my domestic shorthair barely meows
I have had the pleasure of owning two! Buddy sadly crossed the rainbow bridge in 2016. It took a long time until i was ready for a new one. In June, I adopted a 3 month old named Miko🥰 he’s 6 months old and already almost the size of my adult cats😅 I love him so much! Maine Coons will always be my favorite breed alongside the Savanna💙
As kittens around 2 weeks old, the one trait that separates the average breed to the Coon is how they have the largest set of paws besides their thick owl like head. But it is still the trait that gives it the name a Coon Cat of having simular tone of coat along with their stripes as a few have a marking across the eyes of a lighter shade of tone.
lived in new hampshire for many years. main coon cats are magnificent. The breed is definitely found more in N.E shelters than elsewhere. Adopt! Gorgeous!
We got Chance when he was a kitten. He was so scraggly looking and sick. He actually died at the vet's office. The vet revived him and that's how he got his name. They called him Crash at the shelter where he was adopted. Lol. He turned into the most beautiful and sweetest cat ever. He would headbutt me all the time. He would chase shadows and he didn't understand catnip or toys at all. Sadly he passed away in 2013. He was 10 years old. I miss him.
He seemed like a wonderful cat! So sorry for your loss :(
Can anybody tell me where I can adopt or buy a Maine coon from florida near Vero beach or allendale n.j. I would like a ginger and a kitten if possible I know they love water and I have a pool. My email bostockhill31@gmail.com
@@FactsaboutCatsVideos Thank you. He was.
I have a big cat, we think he has Maine Coon in him. His side profile has a dipped muzzle. I adopted him from a rescue. He was 12.5lbs when I got him, now, 5yrs latter he grew to be 22lbs. He’s solid, and not fat.
I've never had a cat but I'd absolutely get a Maine Coon... They seem like great cats for previous dog owners like me.
We adopted our Maine Coon mix at the beginning of 2021. He's not a pure bred, but he has a lot of the Maine Coon attributes. Big poofy tail, ear tufts, very chat, loves water, etc. He is only 10 months old. Can't wait to see how big he gets! He loves our two dogs so much. He will seek them out and then rub his head against their chests. Our 10 month old female dog is very protective of him with our calico cat who sometimes bullies our Maine Coon. Our female dog acts like a body guard. It's cute.
That's so sweet!
How well is your cat now ?
Got a one year old yesterday. He is the most cuddly and voc I’ve ever had. He’s so funny! They are scaredy cats too. Love my Duke!
I bought my maine coon at a shelter. His fur was thin and he was mal nourished. I thought he was a normal long haired cat, but about a month after I brought him home, his maine coon features were obvious. He grew like crazy and fast! Now he's bigger than my jack russel.
Our big male coon would play "catch" with rabbits and squirrels. He would slap them on the butt a couple times and then break off the chase. You could actually tell it was a game for them. It was a different story with mice though. Seldom a day went by that we didn't find one or two, usually not whole, by the back door.
I love my Maine Coon, Simba. He's so sweet. But does anyone else have a problem finding a litter box that is big enough? He'll stand in the middle of the box, lift his tail and pee completely outside the box. A large rubbermaid tote is the only box that works.
That is what we use at my house too. But use the sterilite industrial storage containers and an entire 42 pound bag of cat litter fits in one perfect lmao the price of caring for dogcats 🙃🤣
I had to put the litter box inside a bigger box with a plastic yoga mat underneath! Nothing like hauling 40 lb. of litter a month!
We made a litter box out of a storage tub that goes under your bed Works great!!! Can't find a cat tree large enough for big cats either🤷
Ours was an abandoned one eating out of the dumpster and off of good natured neighbors handouts. Snickers adopted us this early spring! One of our neighbors said hed been hanging outside of our door. Hes been adopted by us since. Hes got a great home now.14 months old and larger than most adult cats ive ever seen. 😀👍
Bless You for taking in this stray! You'll NEVER regret it. Hope you have many wonderful years together!!
Be blessed.
My three year old male Maine Coon is 25 lbs. He's very heavy being transported in a carrier. According to this video he has one year of growing. My Maine Coon is a lap cat ever since he was a kitten. He's a sweet baby boy. He's bigger than my Cockapoo.
I have a Main- Coon now... he is going to turn 5 this year. I owned a beautiful Norwegian for 16 years and I will always agree with the idea that the vikings brought them and caused the Main- coon breed.. they are such sturdy and loyal cats
Mine only wanted to be in the forrest. His heart was all about rambling. Hard on him when making an indoor cat. He was very loving!!!!!
Thanks for sharing! 😍
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Poor little guy. He doesnt wanted to be an indoor cat. Did he at least had a cat friend to live with?
@@sophiebell4758 yes, they got a big fenced yard which he stayed in most of the time. A cougar killed one of my 3 cats, and that's when he and the other remaining cat got confined to yard.
There is no better cat than a Maine Coon. Mine is now 14 yo and still plays like a kitten! He’s such a great kitty! Wouldn’t trade him for a million $$....!!! 😻. PS - he’s always got the whole house to run around in.... as well as having his own bedroom complete with a brass bed!
I got my first taste of a Main Coon about 2011. He just walk into my house and made him self at home. I didn’t know anything about them. Unfortunately he passed. Got another one. Don’t believe he was 100% coon but boy did he have ALOT of traits. He followed me around EVERY WHERE! Just like my dogs. I had him for 8 years before cancer took him last June😿 I miss that big buger
So sorry for your losses :(
Owned a Maine Coon and Norwegian forest cat mix years back. Now let me tell you, that cat was a beauty. Sporting a black and white coat. A huge cat too, probably the biggest I've ever owned. A very majestic cat with the name of Damien lol
I got my kitty from a relative that had kittens. All the way in Pennsylvania, we drove her in the car with little to no carrier across states to our home She hated it but we found ways to keep her calm. Now she’s grown up and so so close to me, so sweets and quite the hunter. Keeping mice out of our house.
My big guy is Marty, he is my best friend! I was at a cat shelter with my son he had to do community service, I spent the day playing with the cats and hanging with my friend who ran the shelter while he was cleaning. Once we were leaving I picked up my purse off the office floor and this little fluff ball was sleeping in it!!!! That was it I knew he chose me and I am so grateful for my big loving Maine Coon Marty! Out of every pet I have ever owned and there have been many, and many different species as well Marty is by far the best pet I have ever had ♡♡♡
That's so sweet! Thanks for sharing it!
I live with an indoor-outdoor Maine Coon (she was indoor-outdoor from birth.) She is a total joy, waits for me outside doors, wakes me up for breakfast, lets out long meows when I come home, and generally is a fabulous companion. She will also fall asleep on my chest--sometimes for 30 or 45 minutes. She sleeps all night every night on my bed. I laugh at her playful antics all the time, including when she starts a game of chase (I am the one doing the chasing) and also when she tries to "murder" various objects in the house with the percussive motion of her back feet. She is sooooo quick with her front paws but always gentle even though she could probably slice open my hands during playtime if she wanted. I am fond of saying she is the best Kit-Kit in the universe (I know...we all think that.)
I own a Maine Coon and I love him to the moon and back. He's the best boy
My Maine Coon (female) looks like a lion. She’s very fussy and doesn’t like people or our other cat. However, if one of us leaves she cries. If someone is still asleep she will knock on the bedroom door. We love her so much!!
I had once a Main Coon it was the such beautiful loving affectionate cat and everything i heard on this video is true . His name was Pretty Boy he would follow me everywhere and he loved when i brushed him . At night he would lay on his window seat to wait for me to come home from work and when he saw me driving up he ran to the door to greet me . I will never forget this special cat ,i never had one like him and now sad to say he is in Cat-Heaven .
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. Cats are life changing
My Mainecoon never stops purring. Ever. It’s so loud and sweet, and when you pet him his purr goes up like 100% louder
I have a two year old maine coon named Tuxie. She is beautiful, she's loving. I never had a cat that would lick like a dog before. She does. Very affectionate and sweet. I can't speak for all maine coons, I was already a cat person before getting her, but my cat is very very sweet.
Maine Coon Cats are gorgeous and they can be very friendly and loving , I had one for 15yrs, he died sure miss him, weigh 17 lbs. I'm hoping to get another one. They make wonderful pets and they do quite well in cold weather, especially snowy weather, never stopped Alex from wanting to go out for a while... when there was snow on the ground. Also they will follow you around....
mine just pulled up to us and liked our vibe ig. he’s still around today. loves to be outside and a survival mastermind
I used to have a cat that was a big American Shorthair red tabby. His attitude was liked a Maine Coon. He was a 20 pounds of loving pet. He had a very special bond with me. He liked to be indoor or outdoor cat. He just stayed in the yard to be close to his family. I met him when he was a stray cat. He was afraid of me at 1st. He came out of hiding and cuddled with me. I do missed him. He did liked other family members in the house. I was only one that he trusted.
I am on my second set of Maine Coons, they rock! And my second set came are rescues. You do not need to go to a breeder, there are plenty of Maine Coons to be rescued and they will have rescued you too!
My grandma had a Maine Coon cat. He was the runt of the litter and grew up to be the biggest cat in the litter. He weighed 32 LBS and was in good shape for his weight. He was the most affectionate cat I've ever met. He was also the most skiddish cat I've ever seen. It took me 4 whole years before he would come around me and another three months before he would jump into my lap.
I have 1 and is so loveable and protective over the other 2 smaller ones. He loves water and to cuddle before bed, when I get sick he doesn't want me to leave his sight which is so cute how he falls asleep and wakes up every minute to check on me😂. They are unique cats
Five years ago I had kidney surgery, they had to place a drain tube which hung from my back and had a bulb hanging down. My brother and his wife took me in for two weeks while I was recovering. They have four cats one Maine Coon. The three little cats were circling the table while I ate my meal, but I wasn’t paying attention the Maine Coon’s patience had ran out, it didn’t hurt but it sure startle me when he swatted the drain bulb hanging from my back!
On the day my father died I was sitting in a chair crying and my Maine Coon came over to me and chirped. I looked at him, and he jumped in my lap and put my arm in his mouth. He didn't bite, he just held on to me with his teeth. He'd never done the before. He's the smartest and most loving animal I've ever been around.