Maine Coon - the American Cat

http://www.pictures-of-cats.org/maine-coon-cats.html -- Maine Coon - America's native cat that has shared the history of America. I wanted to have another go at a MC video and came up with something softer than the first one. I actually prefer the softer stuff, just my style. The picture of ZAK is by me. ZAK is a fine boy, purebred Maine Coon cat. I love that cat.

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Pets & Animals

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• maine coon
• cat
• maine
• america
• domestic cat

[tratra8888]

My MC Bubbles is 8 yo, and doesnt like to be held, but just petted on the head, or she will bite. Is this normal or is she sick

[broadsurf]

@tratra8888 This is a personal individual cat preference for whatever reason. Respect it please. Never force your desires on a cat. You will lose!

[PolkaSalvatore]

Мейны:D моя страсть! У меня дома есть Мейн голубого цвета:) Очень добрый. и мой самый любимый котик:*

[broadsurf]

@PolkaSalvatore Translation by Google: Maine: D is my passion! At home I have a blue Maine:) Very good. and my favorite cat:

[wantsababy2006]

i had a Maine Coon cat named Tinkerbell and she was the sweetest cat ever and i miss her alot right now cause i had to have her put down cause she went blind and she quit eating and drinking water.she only weighed 5 lbs when i had her put down and i wished that i had got to hold her when they gave her the shot.

[broadsurf]

@wantsababy2006 Sweet comment. I feel for you.

[yikes888]

Maine Coon cats are easily found in shelters...do a Petfinder search for "domestic long hair" and you'll be amazed! As long as you know what to look for in a Maine Coon cat, you'll be successful. I adopted two MC kitens at my local shelter. They look like full Maine Coons, but even if they're not who cares when they have all the characteristics and wonderfully sweet personality! Don't support 'backyard' breeders, as they are not reputable. Also check out Maine Coon Rescue. Good luck!

[Audinos]

They have never proven exactly how the Maine coon arrived in North America. There is that story about Marie Antoinette's advance party offloading French cats in Maine, and other ideas about early settlers bringing cats from Europe, but it is more likely that earlier Viking explorations along the St. Lawrence River carried Norwegian Forest cats who escaped into the wild. Cats were common on board ships because they controlled the rat population and did not slide off the deck like dogs did.

[zenwhiley]

@wantsababy2006

I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I had the vet come to our house for our boy, heartbreaking but I held him to his last breath.

[livetolove432]

I might be rescuing a Maine coon soon! Can't wait!

[caliaa]

@tratra8888 She could be in pain. My old cat is arthritic and she hates to be carried. Why don´t you get her checked.

[joel5160]

I had a female maine coon live to 18. They are a great breed. Not your typical annoying cat. They love people and are big and beautiful.

[gdogg2000]

@tratra8888

My cat is a diva as well but whenever she gets hungry or wants something trust me they will be all in your lap. Don't starve the cat but put food in its bowl less to the point where it is asking you for food. It will eventually have to approach you more. The more it approaches you the more comfortable it will be with you holding it etc. My cat will let anybody hold her now didn't always used to be that way.

[colico14]

@SaucisseMerguez Oh, be quiet.

[SaucisseMerguez]

this isnt an american cat, it was originally brought from europe and breeded in america, but whatever, silly americans ;)

[Myanleader]

i love them

[CornersFive]

@ComicBookChick1 I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my Maine Coon four years ago and I miss him and think of him every day. They are all so sweet, loving and beautiful. I am sure you gave Fred a beautiful life.

[ComicBookChick1]

I had a beautiful orange tabby Maine Coon named Fred. He was the sweetest most beautiful cat I had ever seen. I had him for seven years and he died a couple months ago. I miss my sweet kitty so much! :_(