Guest guest Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Mike, I can heartily endorse your recommendation of Maine coon cats. I lived with one for 21 years. She was loving and caring lady, always concerned for my well being. At night, when I had gone to bed, she jumped on at the foot, carefully made her way up my body to my head. She looked me over until she was satified that I was OK, then kissed me and went back to foot of the bed where she curled herself around my feet. This happened for 21 years until she died of kidney failure. I still miss Miss Kitty. Jack79/IPF - UIP/dx06/05 Maine To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 10:31:54 AMSubject: Re: Pets After reading of the needs of those who love them, for pets who require less energy output, there is a great animal that has most of the attributes of a dog with the convenience of a cat. My Paddycat is a Maine Coon. He is as much like a dog as a cat. Depending on the time you invest in a Maine Coon, it will be your best friend, being near you and knowing where you are at all times yet never smothering or demanding. Due to their oily coats, they do need a bath about once a month and frequent brushing. You also need another willing to clean the litter box or wear a mask. Other than that, you can teach them anything and they will connect with you closely as they are a one person cat. Some like to play fetch. There is a Maine Coon rescue site that has some beautiful animals. They average 12 to 15 pounds grown. Mine is 20 lbs without being at all fat. http://www.mainecoonrescue.net/ He was nearly two years old when we got him and very well trained for nail clipping and bathing. You have never had a cat until you've had a Maine Coon. My one question on a rescue would be to ask how they tolerate nail clipping and bathing as they cannot do without it. Mine scratches his post and cardboard scratcher and leaves the furniture alone. Good training does that b/c they are so intelligent. Oh, yes, they are very vocal themselves and will listen intently, hanging on your every word.ann MeRemember: Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes... Wilde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi Joyce,If anyone thinks they would like to rescue a Maine Coon, or as Bruce recommends, a ragdoll, just contact the rescue site. They will find someone who needs a home and figure out a way to get them to you. They always arrive in good health and have been thouroughly gone over for diseases. You get a clean healthy animal unless you agree to one with special needs. Like most of you, I love all animals and wildlife. Cats are my special love. annRemember: Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes... Wilde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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