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The Maine Coon Website Updates
Welcome to the original Maine Coon website! This is where we post new information, updates, featured articles and of course, featured Coonies! It's almost like a blog. Come what's new since your last visit.
Aug 19, 2025
Cats on Car Rides: Maine Coon Edition
Not all cats see car rides the same way - and Maine Coons often break the mold. Some yowl the whole way, others nap peacefully, and a few even seem to enjoy the adventure! In this post, we explore why most cats dislike car rides, why Coonies can be different, and how to make travel less stressful. Plus, real stories from our community of owners.
Aug 19, 2025
6 Month Old Maine Coon Kitten Album
From Moxie and Cali’s mischievous antics to Teddy’s growing 13-pound frame, this album shares these young Coonies exploring, bonding, and showing off their unique personalities.
No filters, no AI and no stock photos here!
Just real kittens, real homes, and real moments from owners showing life with their six month old Maine Coons!
Aug 16, 2025
Gabriel's Tribute Page
Jenny shares: "My beloved Gabriel is almost 15, and he topped off at 23lbs. You all have coonies, you know their personalities - they follow their humans around the house .."
Aug 16, 2025
Maine Coon Cat Love Bites: Meaning, Reasons, & What to Do
Why do cats give love bites? These gentle nips can mean ‘enough petting’ or ‘don’t stop!’ Here’s how to tell the difference - and what to do.
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Aug 16, 2025
Highlights from 2016: Maine Coon Edition
Our favorite Maine Coon moments from 2016! Adorable kittens, stunning adults, and community favorites all in one album.
Aug 11, 2025
What Really is the Gray Maine Coon Color?
If you've ever spotted a Maine Coon with a stunning gray coat, you might wonder what the official name for that shade is.
Here's the twist: on the Maine Coon color chart, "gray" doesn't actually exist as a recognized term.
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Aug 10, 2025
What Are Two Maine Coon Cats Like?
This breed is known for their friendly and social nature, so when you have two, you’re doubling the love, playfulness, and personality. In this album, we’re celebrating the beauty of pairs!
Aug 09, 2025
Maine Coon Chirp: The Unique Sound Coonies Make
New today: If you’ve ever been "spoken to" by a Maine Coon, chances are you’ve heard the chirp - that light, chirpy sound that falls somewhere between a meow and a trill.
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Aug 04, 2025
Why Do Cats Need Taurine?
Have you ever wondered why taurine is such a big deal in feline diets - or what to do if you can't find it in supplement form?
Whether you're feeding raw, mixing wet and dry, or just trying to do what's best for a growing Maine Coon, today's post is all about taurine!
Jul 21, 2025
Meet Frankie and Snickers!
New in our Album of Mixes and Maybes today: adorable Frankie and Snickers!
Jul 11, 2025
My Cat Hates Being Brushed
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Jul 05, 2025
Featured Rescue Story: Meet Sylvie!
Sylvie's Story: Left behind after her breeder passed away, Sylvie was the last of her family waiting for help. She found a foster - and a forever home. Meet her in our latest rescue success story.
Jul 04, 2025
New Maybe-Maines!
Tigger, Morticia, Chingo, Mickey and more are new in our Maybe Mixes Photo Album! These cat parents are asking for your input - what do you think?
Jun 19, 2025
Kitten to Adult Food?
If your young Maine Coon seems like a bottomless pit lately... you’re not alone! Around 9–12 months, many kittens hit a growth spurt that has them constantly hungry.
This stage is totally normal - and for our big-boned Coonies, it can last longer than expected.
While most cats transition to adult food around 1 year, Maine Coons continue growing until age 3 or 4, so their diet needs a little extra thought.
A higher-protein formula, fed in multiple smaller meals or combined with hearty toppers (like freeze-dried raw bites), can help meet those big energy needs without overfeeding.
Some owners begin mixing adult food with kitten food gradually - others switch brands altogether based on how their kitty’s tummy responds.
In the Coonie Clan today, we’re pulling a great thread from the vaults where members shared their real-world experiences with this exact topic: food choices, feeding schedules, and their go-to brands for transitioning from kittenhood.
🐾 Members, hop over to read and chime in!
(Or to revisit your own post from last spring 😉)
Wishing you and your Coonie(s) a cozy day!
Jun 11, 2025
What is a Russian Maine Coon?
It's easy to see why the Russian Maine Coon look has gained attention - they photograph beautifully, have a mesmerizing wild look, and all are around gorgeous!
At the end of the day, this is still a Coonie through and through - just one with a little extra drama in the bone structure.
May 30, 2025
Featured Coonies: 2022
If you've ever wondered what life with a Maine Coon is really like, you're in the right place.
This special 2022 Memory Lane album is filled with real stories, stunning photos, and reader-submitted glimpses into the daily antics, quirks, and love that make these cats unforgettable companions.
May 26, 2025
Toe-Bee is New in Our Albums!
Meet Amy's boy! She shares: "We decided to find a playmate for Apollo our black Maine Coon. So we adopted a white polydactyly deaf baby boy.
He is the stepbrother to Apollo and share the same dad.
He actually has seven toes on each front paw and six toes on both back paws. Making 26 toes.
He is kind and gentle and we are teaching him sign language."
May 26, 2025
Princess is Yowling All Night
On today's new addition, SamBam asks: "My parent's 15 year old female Maine Coon, Princess, has started yowling really loud at night. It's not a meow, it's more like a screech, and she can do it all night, even when she's right next to my mum on her bed! ...
My poor mum is caring for my dad, so being kept awake by the cat all night is not what she needs. Any advice would be great." Have you ever dealt with this? Share your advice!
May 25, 2025
5 Month Old Maine Coon Kittens: In Photos
Looking at 5-month-old Maine Coon photos is a great way to compare your growing kitten to others! Pictures give you a glimpse into what to expect at this age.
The kittens on this page are a variety of weights, but they are all healthy and absolutely loaded with personality!
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May 23, 2025
Real Maine Coon Breeder Testimonials and References
As our Spring Memory Lane Project continues, we are adding a variety of themed albums curated from past submissions!
Today's addition is one of the most useful and valuable - a collection of Stories where readers like you have shared exactly where your Maine Coon came from.
This growing page of testimonials will be an invaluable resource for future owners seeking the social proof of reliable, trusted and ethical Maine Coon breeders and catteries:
Continue reading "Real Maine Coon Breeder Testimonials and References"
Hi, I'm Carrie! As a native Mainer, Coonie mom and author, I've spent over 14 years helping cat owners understand their Coonies and mixes. Real experience, research-backed insights - that's my approach. Happy, healthy cats - that's the result!
Curious about my experiences? Check out my About Page!
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