by Lucy Woolvin
(Cardiff, UK)
Bag Of Fluff!
He was found hanging around my mother's house and I adopted him. He's very friendly, affectionate and loves his cuddles(likes to put his head on my chest like a baby!). He's great around kids and other cats and even washes our kitten! He's a very gentle soul.
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by Stacy Mann
(Caldwell, Idaho)
I've been reading about the traits of a Maine coon and my cat Fire fits some of the traits.
Fire was a stray so i have no idea what he actually is. He's 2 years old and 15lbs. He doesn't like to be held and if he allows anyone to pet him he shows the person where to pet.
If anyone one pets where he doesn't want to be petted he bites. He loves water, he sits in between the shower liner and shower curtain every time I take a shower and licks the shower wall.
He is very protective of me. One day I was sleeping in my room and my sister came up to check on me and he growled at her.
The only time he talks is when he has a certain toy in his mouth. I've never heard him talk without it.
The picture I've sent is from when he as about 6 months old. He has the M on his forehead. I've been told that's a physical trait of a Maine coon.
Thanks for taking your time to read this! Please get back to me=]
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by Jaime
(Jacksonville, FL)
Look at that tail!
We adopted Fluffmodius and another kitty (Anastasia) from a kitty rescue.
They told us the kittens were found stray at some nearby boat docks. We fell in love with them both instantly, my kids LOVED Fluff's personality (he is a total goofball!).
Both are beautiful cats and we were told that Fluffmodius was a Domestic Medium Hair. I first became "suspicious" of his heritage because of his long, lanky, awkward body that was WAY different than our other cat's.
He has an extra long feathery tail, his fur is long in some spots and shorter in others...He has very long tufts of fur between his toes, and those extra long whiskers and ear hair are crazy! As far as his personality, he kind of acts like a dog...strange, I know...but I have taught him to "Speak" for treats (and ice, he loves ice).
It was very easy due to the fact that he "talks" a LOT! The pics i have included are Fluff when he is (about?) 5 months old.
I would love to know, because I had been researching Maine Coons already having my suspicions, when the pest control guy came in to do an inspection he saw Fluffmodius and picked him up saying "Oh, look! You have a Maine Coon!".
So there was my second layman's opinion, was wondering what an expert on the subject might think! Either way, he has been a WONDERFUL addition (and comic relief) to our home and we love him SO much!!! Thanks for your time!
Comments:
Fluffy Fluffmodius
by: Maine Coon Cat Nation
Hi Jaime!
You have two stunning kittens there! Who could have possible abandoned them? Clearly they are bringing lots of fun to your house!
Well, Fluffmodius has a very strong case for being a Maine Coon Mix! He has all the tell-tale signs, and a fabulous tail to boot! His long, lanky body is an indication that he'll get to be rather large, too.
As you know, nothing is for certain, and the heritage of rescued cats is a mystery. If Maine Coons looked like, say, Siamese, it would be so much easier to say, "oh yes there are those defining marks!"
It's entirely possible he's a Domestic Medium Hair. But with everything you've described personality-wise, plus that tail and the furry ears & toes, I think you are totally entitled to tell folks you think Fluffmodius is a Maine Coon Mix. Who would possibly disagree?
Thanks for sharing your beauties! They have super-cool names, by the way. Keep us updated as they grow, too!
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