We have one. He’s a sweetheart. He spends most of his time outside but comes in daily through the doggy door to eat and sometimes sleep. He was a stray and we feel super lucky to have found him.
We also have a Russian blue that’s kind of the opposite of our Maine coon. The blue forces you to play with him by bringing you his birdie toy. He’s really friendly to everyone and quite fearless, even though he’s a skinny little guy. The Russian blue adopted us, he originally belonged to the neighbors but decided he wanted to live here to play with the main coon all the time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Our Maine Coon is 15 and not well at all. She vomits most days, she still is adorable and still has some quality of life. I hope you find a breeder and this is kitten season so you any be quite in luck. So sorry for your loss.
I don’t know any cat breeders, and have always had generic American short hairs, but the Maine Coons I have had the pleasure to know are great cats. Smart, friendly, confident, attractive. Best to you in your search, and expect the kitten to have a different personality. Cats are like that.
I’m very sorry to hear of your cat’s passing. 12 is getting up there for cats although I did have a tabby that lived to be 24 yrs.
Your story reminded me when my son found their Coon cat just laying there gone one morning. It is a shock. So I’m very sorry for your loss after so many years with the family.
Hopefully you’ll have another Coon cat you can give a great home and life to very soon.
Very sorry about your loss. I hope all your good memories of Bijou come back to comfort you.
Sorry for your loss and prayers to you.
Before my dad passed away, he said that one day a bigger cat would come along and Fry would meet his match.
"One day" came about six months ago when family with a large maine coon moved into the house across the street. This cat is huge and whips Fry's ass, and now Fry spends his days hiding in the garage.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. The best, most sweet cat we ever had was a Maine Coon, who died last April after several months of illness. I’d get another in a heartbeat, but our current pet situation makes it impractical for now.
Looks as though you may be in New York? Would recommend this Erie, PA breeder: mckittycreek.com (The page loaded a little slow for me but says updated April 2020 so they must still be active.)
sorry for your loss.
doesn’t matter what type of animal, it always hurts when you lose them. they are all special and unique and little furry gifts.
i am glad one day i will get all of mine back.
SORRY for your loss. ==== MC’s are a TRIP, for sure.
(Fyi, I’m a feral cat feeder & a HUGE MC adopted me. = Buster’s gone to the Happy Hunting Ground now but i fully expect when I die & arrive there that he will meet me at the door with the comment, “Hi Boss. this place is GREAT. There’s a legion of mice to hunt here & they are not fast either.”)
Yours, TMN78247
In case you hadn’t seen it...
‘Rainbow Bridge’......author unknown
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
The second was memorable.
"Vicious" was it's name, because right from the beginning it was obvious.
Smallish as Maine Coons go.
It somehow knew our property lines and attacked anything that violated them.
It didn't matter how big the dog was, it was sent running.
A friend brought by his very large tabby, thinking it would be a good idea to "socialize" Vicious.
Not a good idea.
After Vicious attacked it and chased it all over the house, it fled out a door back into his car via the open window.
Big Kitty
RIP
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you’re comforted by your memories of the many happy moments you shared.
Sorry for your loss. I’ve been through it several times and it’s never easy. In fact you had me on the edge of tears when you recounted your cat’s passing. I’ve had 5 torties, all with facial blazes. I still have 2 of them and a quirky little tuxedo girl. I’m middle aged and disabled, so they’re my family. They have kept me sane through all this covid crap. I wish you luck on finding your new kitten. Enjoy.
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I can only hope my little guy goes in peaceful sleep. My last one suffered with lymphoma. My condolences.