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Baron von Richthofen
10-10-2009, 01:37 PM
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Hi all cat lovers, I am disabled to the extent that I am lying down 99.99% of the time and I am wounding if a Maine coon cats would be suitable for me to keep me company
DavidU
10-10-2009, 02:10 PM
Quote from Bukes Backyard
"Maine Coon cats are friendly and gentle, but not too demanding. They could not really be described as 'lap cats', although some individuals may enjoy sitting on laps. They get on well with children, dogs and other pets. They are very playful, and have a life-long kittenish disposition. They have a soft, high-pitched, chirping voice.
American sources say that Maine Coons are renowned hunters. They are good mousers and are large enough to catch hares. There are concerns that introducing such large, strong cats into Australia could put our native wildlife at risk, especially if the cats have bad temperaments. Burke's Backyard vet, Rob Zammit, reports that so far, the Maine Coons he has seen are gentle creatures, which don't seem very interested in hunting".
Ian Robinson
10-10-2009, 02:27 PM
If you are looking for a companion pet , so long as you have the ability to do a daily poo collection and have a yard the animal can use as it's toilet , the a small or medium sized ex-RSPCA dog is the best bet.

Call the local RSPCA and they'll likely be only too pleased to help out in getting an animal to you.

I really think people who pay big $ for pet cats and dogs from breaders and pet shops are foolish , when there are so many animals begging for a home and someone to love them at the RSPCA , who just about give the animals away.
Octane
10-10-2009, 02:34 PM
If you're concerned about the quality and pedigree of your animal, you are not a foolish for purchasing from a respected breeder.

Vaclav, they sound like the perfect companion for you. Tonkinese are beautiful animals, too. I have a couple of them.

Regards,
Humayun
Baron von Richthofen
10-10-2009, 05:03 PM
I agree with you but dogs are not my thing I love cats especially Maine coons
Baron von Richthofen
10-10-2009, 05:06 PM
I don't really care about the pedigree as long it is healthy and I like it
jjjnettie
10-10-2009, 05:15 PM
They're a very big cat. If you're not up to having a great lump of a kitty kat jumping on your tummy, one of the smaller breeds would be advisable.
I got my cat from the Redcliffe Cat and Dog Rescue. Cost me $20 and she was desexed.
chrisp9au
10-10-2009, 05:15 PM
We rescued our latest cat from death row a few months back, seems it is mostly Maine Coon.
Small cat, huge tail and a ruff around it's neck, very kittenish despite being 2 years old, but that apparantly is a Maine Coon trait.
Very friendly, but a bit nervous around small kids.
I'm woken every morning by this cat licking/washing my arm, best alarm clock I've ever had!

Cheers :thumbsup:
Chris
astroron
10-10-2009, 05:20 PM
Nice story Chris :) but you wont be needing an Alarm Clock soon:D
Baron von Richthofen
10-10-2009, 05:27 PM
You have a very beautifully cat, I wish I could get one that way
chrisp9au
10-10-2009, 05:31 PM
Aint that the truth Ron!

97 sleeps, and only 52 working days, to go! :D

With 9 grand children, everything is measured in the number of sleeps to go!

Cheers :thumbsup:
Chris
chrisp9au
10-10-2009, 05:36 PM
Vaclav, try ringing your local pet shop or animal shelter, they may be able to help you.
They much prefer to find homes for animals rather than the sad alternative.
Just make sure that they have the cat desexed and give it all it's shots first.
May cost a few dollars up front, but better safe than sorry.

Cheers :thumbsup:
Chris