Without little ones at home, life becomes too sad. It's hard to get them through, but with their joy of living, they bring light into life. Even if there are only small animals in the house. It doesn't matter -- they still have that liveliness and energy. Maybe this is also why I decided I needed to get a new kitten.
Animals as Friends
Stories about animals that give us their love
Sunday 17 March 2024
Our New Maine Coon Cat Travels In Train To Join Our Family
Sunday 10 March 2024
Phantom Pregnancy Of A Maine Coon Cat Ended With Inflammation
Last week was very difficult both for me and my Maine Coon cat Mefiti whom I have already talked about before. Not only did she have an abscess under her throat. She was pretending to mate with Filippo a month ago. Filippo is castrated and these games end badly for her:
Mefiti wanted to have kittens so much that she developed a hysterical pregnancy.
Well, things did not exactly this way. The cat had a hormonal swing. It's not that she "invented" a pregnancy voluntarily like humans could do (by the way, they say, Phantom Pregnancy is possible in human beings, too).
The first few days after the operation she had a fever, but she is now fine. The cut clearly still hurts and I see that sometimes she lies down next to me with those legs stretched out. But the worst is passed.
Monday 4 March 2024
Gorgeous Character of Giant Maine Coon Cats -- I'll Tell You Some Stories About Them
Every animal has a distinct character. 1-cent-big fish, a bird, a cat, a dog. Their personal characters are leveraged with the traits common to their species. In my life, I have raised many types of animals and know what they are like.
Observing animals opens your eyes to their "societies".
I saw a small green scalaria (an aquarium fish) saving a large black scalaria that was weak and seak from a goldfish that was 5 times larger than the savior. Seeing this incredible rescue made me change my opinion of fish forever.
I really like quails. These very curious birds are always busy with lots of problems to solve.
It was very interesting to see that our dogs could communicate with each other over a distance without seeing each other and without making sounds. A kind of telepathy.
But among all animals, Maine Coon cats occupy a special place. Many people call them dog-cats for many psychological traits of their characters.
They are very attached to their humans. They follow you everywhere, they control you, and demand lots of attention and cuddles as a confirmation of your love and their possession of you. They learn your habits and "help" you follow them.
And it didn't end there. I don't know how she knows what time the alarm has to ring and she wakes me up a few minutes earlier.
All my cats wait for me on the terrace when I leave the house. The most curious thing is that they run in front of the front door as soon as I open the gate. They can't see me. How do they know that this is really me and not my neighbors? A secret.
I brought our 8-month-old kitten to my mother. She didn't want it that much. But then she discovered that he stood at the door before she had to go out and didn't move from there until she got home. She fell in love with him when she saw that he loved her so much.
Maine Coon cats love to do what their owner does. Even eating what the owner eats. Having breakfast together is a way of togetherness for them. Timur, the red-white cat in the photos, ate tomatoes because I ate them. And even pickled cabbage (photo)!
I like the way they talk to me. And they are really very talkative.
Mifi! - What?
Hestia, you did it! - Oh, what are you saying? You accuse me without proof!
Another curiosity is that males who reach 13 kilos in weight and one meter in body length (Timur in the photos) have an almost inaudible and high voice.
Kittens learn commands very easily and follow them. If you immediately train your kitten to come when you call, this can save you from unpleasant situations. The Maine Coon will not run headlong out of fear into an unknown place, but even if it runs away, it will respond and come when you call it. Little Maine Coons willingly bring an apport, a toy that you throw. They happily run after it and carry it so that you can throw it away once more.
Another feature of them is that they easily get used to walking on a leash (harness with leash). You can take them with you when you go on vacation or go out with friends. If you have trained them to do it. One of our kittens spent her holidays with her owners on the boat (in Genoa).
It's possible to talk about them all the day. In any case, Maine Coons are truly fantastic life companions.
Saturday 2 March 2024
Philipp, Maine Coon Cat Without Psycological Problems
Filippo is a young cat who spent the first two years of his life in a cage. They rented him to breeders as a breeding stock. He arrived in my house as a fur ball that weighed only 5 kilos. This is the weight of a two-year-old female, not a male. He was so mistreated that he didn't know that it was possible to play, he didn't know how to express his feelings. It made me cry when I watched him.
Friday 1 March 2024
The New Maine Coon Male Will Arrive Soon In Our Family
This is Henri Le Grand, a 3 month Maine Coon kitten. The breeder has to vaccinate him the second time and he will be ready to leave his mum. By law, in Italy, cats can leave the cattery from three months of age.
In fact, I believe that the right age for Maine Coons is 4 months because they are later in their growth and maturation. Our Philipp, who by all Maine Coon standards should already be an adult at 4 years, is still a kitten due to his behavior.
Maine Coon cats are like the gentle giants of the feline world, known for their large size, friendly personalities, and striking appearance. These majestic creatures have tufted ears, bushy tails, and a thick, water-repellent coat that comes in a variety of colors and patterns. They are one of the largest domesticated cat breeds, with males often weighing up to 18 pounds or more.
One of the most endearing traits of Maine Coons is their friendly and sociable nature. They are often referred to as "dog-like" because they enjoy the company of their human companions and are known to be loyal and affectionate.
Maine Coons are also intelligent and playful, often engaging in games of fetch or showing off their acrobatic skills by leaping to impressive heights. Whether they are lounging on the couch or chasing after a toy, these gentle giants never fail to capture the hearts of those around them both humans and animals.
I believe that our Henri Le Grand will soon come to us.
When I got Timur, his breeder warned me that these cats are addictive: You need to buy more and more of them 🙂 🙂
I understand that I shouldn't do this, but I'm happy that there will be a new naughty one in the house. He will keep Filipp company who cannot convince the now old females to play with him.
He's grown, the baby, since I visited him