Diamond Girl is my 9 year old beauty

by Debbie
(Northport, NY)

Diamond is my 1st ever Maine Coon cat and she is magnificent! I got her from a breeder on Long Island, so officially she is "Merlin’s Blue Blaze Diamond Girl"!

I have had (and still have Domestic short hair cats) for the last 40 years and several large dogs. I have been rescuing feral/stray cats at work and at home for 25 years.

Diamond is everything they say about Maine Coons, she’s family oriented and always wants to be near you if not on you. She is vocal when she wants or needs something, but Jett my black, domestic short hair is very chatty also.

I just retired and I worked from home for the last several years, Diamond always took advantage of a captive audience (1 picture shows her perch above my head while I worked).

Diamond is a delight as well as a large cat (she is 27” from nose to her butt, then her tail is another 16” long).

She came into a home with an 87 lb Shepherd mix, who had already grew up with my 2 domestic short hairs and my chocolate Lab, Yogi.


📗 The Care & Keeping of Your Maine Coon Cat

Lacey our beautiful baby

by Gloria
(Nova Scotia, Canada)

Lacey is very affectionate and quiet. Loves being hugged and kissed.

Amazingly, she understands a lot of what we say to her. At 11 years she has slowed down some but is very healthy at 14 lbs.

Our first Maine coon and we fell in love with her the first time we saw her. Will take as much attention as she can get. Loves her grass box on our deck.

Sergiy Turns One

by Charles Dove
(San Antonio, Texas)

My baby Maine Coon turned 1 in July. He is truly a wonderful family member.

He loves to play, he loves to cuddle and sleep in bed with us. His purr is loud. He loves watching the birds and squirrels from our living room window.

Sisters & Cousins

by Becky Burciaga
(Fair Oaks, CA)

Timmie (age 10) and Giselle (age 5) are not only sisters but also share the same Grandmother..

Giselle is three times removed, her grandfather and Timmie are first cousins.

When the girls are not viewing... from their heavy-duty cat tree... (due to her very svelte 22lbs, Timmie has tested the sturdiness of many cat trees over the years) the myriad of birds and squirrels outside the window, they love to snuggle together for their cat naps.

Both Timmie and Giselle love playing with their mama’s grandsons when they come to visit.

They've both been known to steal space on pillows and sleeping bags during sleepovers with the grand kiddos…and they both really love to play fetch and chase the laser light.

What the sisters love the most is to go for walks on their harnesses and leashes... or just sit on the front porch with their mama and keep watch over the little dogs that live close by... Timmie easily towers over most of them and isn't the least bit phased when one starts barking at her.

His Royal Floofiness Isak Michael

by Raven
(Texas)

Isak is a sweet, loyal 13 year old Maine Coon mix.

He is talkative, loving, intuitive and completely spoiled. He follows us around and loves to give his opinion whether in meows or chatters.

Ziggy Stardust Rocks The Coon Scene

by Heidi Roberts
(Cambridge WI USA)

Ziggy Stardust "Ziggy"(M) (02-23-22) is a ½ Maine Coon/ ½ DLH hybrid, adopted in May of 2022 from a private individual.

He is THE most chill cat we've ever had. Full of affection, playful, very responsive to his fur-parents and very socially outgoing.

He even greets strangers! His favorite toys are "found" toys - bottle caps, paper roll tubes, anything, really.

He likes to share his toys with his family and plays fetch, "find the toy/treat", chasing tennis balls, racing his aunts, uncles and sisters - not to mention his "dogfather" (our 8yr old male Boston terrier/Chihuahua hybrid; Marley).

He's also a cuddle-bug!But his best "trick" yet was teaching himself to pee on the human toilet!

A total individual, this one.

(Currently 19lbs at 15mos old.)

Update on Barron

by Elizabeth Duncan
(Las vegas)

Just turned one! I am still full of energy and mischief!

My hobbies are chasing bugs and my fellow feline Summer. I wake my parents up at 6 am every day by making loud trills when I am bored and want a snack.

Life is an adventure and I am ready for whatever visitors being me admiration and treats.

Buddie

by Carroll
(Phoenix,Az)

Buddie is almost 2 years old. He sits around like a tiger observing what ever is moving!

Tintin

by Nelson
(Nashville)

Just turned one. Tintin is still growing. As a kitten, he always stayed near us, slept in our bed, etc.

But nearing adulthood, he's become more independent, especially during "hunting" hours. Is this normal?

He's still affectionate; just not nearly to the degree as when a kitten.

He’s my first Maine Coon so I’m full of questions...

Tintin follow-up

by: Nelson in Huntsville AL (New)





Tintin is 14 months. I love him like crazy. When do you transition to adult food?

I estimate he’s a teenager in people years. He’s just not cuddly anymore. Friendly, playful. But the loving, purring, cuddling kitten has become an independent teenager.

Please, I’m having a hard time with this. Does this breed typically return to being affectionate at adulthood? Or can this be a permanent change in the personality?

Aslan/The Lion God

by Laurie
(Ottawa Ontario, Canada)

This is an update: Aslan is doing quite well. I think we have mastered the allergy issue. His mane is growing back now. He is so much fun, well behaved and loved bid time!

Aslan (The Lion God)

by Laurie
(Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)

Update picture of Aslan.

Phoenix the Great

by Laura West
(Gassville, Arkansas )

Phoenix is six months old from Gassville Arkansas. He is very affectionate and likes to talk a lot.

King Magnus

by Mike Rohde
(Hilliard, OH)

An awesome cat we have had him since a kitten. A lover not a fighter but very demanding on his human subjects

Luther

by Demonica
(Brighton, UK )

Luther is a black smoke from South of England. He is 2 and a half and an absolute aloof delight!

Sir Zulu

by Melissa Colman
(Wheat Ridge Colorado )

Have you seen the show Clifford the big Red Dog? Runt as a baby but grew to be big?

Well that's my Maine Coon, Sir Zulu for sure. He was born March 2017 and I got him at 8 weeks. He's loving and playful and absolutely loves boxes.

Definitely Dog of the cat world. He growls whenever anyone comes to the door. Very protective of his home. At night he lets me know it's time for bed and very adimant about it. Loves to race me up the stairs. He always wins

Mutzzie is growing up.

by Camille Re
(Newton NJ)

A while back I sent in a photo of my cat Mutzzie, His cattery name is Bena Vida Multi Mozzarella. He was a kitten and I was planning on getting him very social and make him a therapy cat.

Well, Mutzzie is 8 months now and doing great. We plan on having him tested in a few months as a therapy cat and he also is my Mascot for my business.

I am a Certified Feline Behaviorist and he attends all my Behavior Seminars for Adults and Children. He loves to shake hands, give hi-fives and ring bells to entertain people.

I also just put him in a CFA Show under the Premiership and although he did not win because he was up against 3 other very mature Maine Coons and he just turned 8 months, he did manage to take a 2nd place in one show but more importantly he was not shy, entertained the crowds and judges.

He loves all the people and he actually had a great time. His personality came out beaming. He also is doing some ads for Feline Caviar cat food. He is such a ham!

I just wanted to say that I expect a lot more fun and exciting time with him. Getting a Maine Coon has checked off all the boxes for what I needed. For more on Mutzzie and his classes check out www.helpmeowtCFB.com

US* Yellowstonecoon Pinto Butterfly

by Jessica Zerr - Yellowstonecoon Maine Coon Cattery
(Sinking Spring, PA )

Hello, Maine Coon friends and families! Meet Pinto, she is our beautiful little girl from our featured 'Appaloosa.

Pinto is a High Black Smoke Tortie, which we don't get to see often in the Maine Coons! Please join us for more kitten adventures, unique colors and just plain ole cute kitties!

https://www.facebook.com/yllwstncnmccattery

Who is our little boy most like?

by Nataliya
(Volgograd, Russia)

This is our little Tiltill!! He's only 5 months old. Who do you think he looks more like, Dad or Mom?

Ripley

by Chryss
(Colorado Springs)

Ripley was a gift from a friend and oh, what a sweetie!

She loves being petted starting at her forehead and ending past her bushy tail. She chose me as her human pet and sleeps in my bedroom.

She pulls her water dish across the floor until it's in the right place to lap up some water; I stepped in it once and was lucky not to fall. Silly girl!

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Ms. Phoebe

by: Peggy Leigh in San Antonio






Phoebe’s one year old. I adopted her from a friend of my daughter who was transferred to Germany and could not take Phoebe with him.

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Gaia

I'm Gaia and I'm from Cambridge UK. My Daddy was a Maine Coon and my Mummy a Bengal. I love playing in the fields as well as snuggling up to my Mum in her bed.

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Barnaby and Jack

by: Karla in Washington USA




My two boys are from different litters and were born three days apart.

At the cattery, they were friendly, self-confident, and curious. Jack said "Meow" the second he saw me, and that was that.

Then Barnaby climbed into my lap and the deal was done. Barnaby is a silver tabby and Jack (aka Gigantor at the Window) is a smoke.

Barnaby (aka the little guy) is about 18 pounds; Jack was 21+ last time he was weighed, and I think he's bigger now. And when they stretch out, they can reach from side to side of a full-size bed. They are lively, healthy, self-confident and very social. Mostly. 😄

Mr. Pickles

He is a 6 months old and a love bug.

He has had some problems with constipation and not eating wet food. Any ideas to help?

A very serious MC

by MaineCoonMomx2
(USA)

Blessed to have my darling! He is really a very sweet guy:)

Here's Looking Up at You!

by Barbara
(Sudbury, MA)

My name is Kitty. I am 13 years old.

I used to be an outdoor cat that went out on my harness with my owner but ever since that day when a fox came out of the woods and I accidentally got off my harness chasing birds my owner scooped me up and ran into the house.

I was so upset that I never want to go outdoors again. I am happy now being an indoor cat sitting on or near windows watching birds, bunnies and whatever else goes by outside!

I love following my owner around and being in whatever room they are busy in. I like paper bags, boxes and my cat tree which looks over the backyard.

My favorite food is Friskies in Gravy which comes in the pouch. My owner was very lucky to find me some. She is a good hunter like me. I also like a serving of Fancy Feast Petite Cuisine Morsels in Gravy in the late evening.

Romeo

by Morning
(Olympia, Washington)

6 months old, what a love bug 😍

Riley at 10 1/2 and ever so handsome!

Riley adds so much joy to our lives!

We rescued him at age 1 1/2 and he has bee full of himself ever since! He's very talkative (especially when he wants to be brushed or picked up and loved) and he follows us everywhere.

He's a true lap and bed cat and loves to spend time on the screened porch watching all the wildlife, especially the possum family that visits every evening.

And, almost forgot to mention...he's a big Penn State U. Nittany Lion fan!!

Ace Gigantor & Frisco Bay One Year Olds "Havoc and Mayhem"

by Gregory
(Chelatchie Washington)

We're very fortunate to have added two Coonies to our family last year.

Our male, Ace (Gigantor) and our female, Frisco (Bay).

They love to explore just about everything and in the process cause havoc and mayhem!

Moby

by Lynn
(Carrollton, OH)

I was told when I inquired about this boy he had health and behavioral issues. He was in a cat sanctuary when I got him.

Shaved, matted and scared of everything. Moby was a street cat who had been caught and sent to the vet to be neutered.

Moby's before and now pics are proof love and patience wins the cat! I was told he is a Maine Coon mix. His hair is slowly growing in and grooming is going well.

Moby has my heart!!!!

Cyrus 8 months old

by Pam Cook
(Tennessee )

Cyrus is the most active energetic kitten we have had!!! He can jump from one counter to another like it was easy. I measured and it was 6 feet!!

At the same time he takes his naps and just sleeps through everything. This is my rest time lol! He loves looking out at our bird feeder all day. He is handsome and I love him so much. He kisses me with his nose!

I got him from the same cattery that I got Sadie from in Alabama.

She is 4 years old. After I had picked out Cyrus I learned that Sadie and Cyrus had the same Sire but a different mother.

Mr. Mufasa

by Deborah Gassiot
(Kennedale, Texas)

About 2020, I saw Mr. Mufasa’s picture on a local animal shelter website.

It was so disturbing, the attendant was holding him like a rag doll, hands around his chest, with his legs hanging down, 10 years old, declawed and his long hair was matted to his skin.

Immediately I was on my way to rescue him and made veterinary arrangements. The veterinarian labeled him as a Maine Coon on his profile.

Now, he’s 13 years old, so proud, confident, affectionate and absolutely beautiful. I feel blessed to have found such a wonderful companion.

Please remember to check with your local animal shelters because there are so many other cats waiting for their forever home.

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Blu

by: Ken Jones



This is Blu. I rescued him 2 years ago from being abandoned in an apartment for 6 days with only a small empty bag of food and toilet water. He always wants to touch me and follows me wherever I go. I love him with all my heart.

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Mushu

by: Deb Hielscher



My cat Mushu.

Binx

by Dan
(Mendon, il)

The boss

Summer Coonies

Fuzzy Our Kitten

by: Bobby D. in Nescopeck PA
She is a 9 month kitten, born outside and mother is wild.

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Karma Kat

by: Kathy Long in New Castle, DE, USA







Karma is six years old. I rescued her from an animal shelter on January 25, 2023.

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My Little Cooney Mixes

by: Sara in Seattle WA, USA




My girl is a Maine Coon Norwegian Forest cat mix. She's big and beautiful and 15 years old.

She loves snuggling and being combed and loves too much on her Blue Buffalo and more so loves her Greenies treats.

A few months after her sister died due to a bad vet visit, we adopted our little guy who is Maine Coon tabby mix and quite a rascal. He just loves.