Guest guest Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 anne- thank you for the site. I have a friend who is in her 80's and just lost her beloved Boston Terrier and she said she won't have another dog because she is too old and they need such care. She loves cats. I think your description of the Maine Coon would be perfect for her. A Senior Maine Coon! She has family who could wash it and clip it's nails. She would love to sit and brush it! She is going blind so I think such a wonderful companion would be just perfect for her! I will tell about what you said. Unfortunately there are no cats to rescue in AZ. Joyce Rudy AZ birds 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...
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