I'm such a sucker for these guys...

**kingedmund** · 8th November 2010, 06:28 AM

It's true everybody... Just like everyone else has said, only 3 days into joining this forum and I am now already searching to get a second Maine Coon...

STOP posting irresistible pictures and stories about your cats!
I'm leaning toward the Maine Coon rescue shelters out here, because I'm not all that concerned in having a guaranteed purebred, but would just like another cat that's like Edmund. (Plus rescuers are always needed anyway.)
It's nice that there seem to be several Maine Coon specific rescue groups in California. US, so I'm guessing it shouldn't be too hard to find. I'm open to getting from a breeder too, but I'm thinking financially it might make more sense to go the rescue route again.
I'll definitely keep you posted!!!

**jckkerrison** · 8th November 2010, 07:26 AM

Good luck in your search,some furry is going to land on his paws & get spoilt....

**FreyjaRoMaine** · 8th November 2010, 07:57 AM

Good luck, Kari - now my two have settled down, it's so great having two of them; most amusing watching them playing together. Keep us posted!

**Antonia** · 8th November 2010, 11:00 AM

Wow, that was quick! Welcome to the ranks of us Coonaholics.

Then again, Coonies usually come in pairs... or threes... or fours. I don't know many people who could stop at just the one ... none at all, come to think of it.

I wish you good luck in finding your second furry. Keep in mind that rescue cats can have emotional baggage and/or have been badly socialized... if at all. But I am sure that, if you choose wisely and carefully, you're bound to find the perfect buddy for King Edmund.

**deovolens** · 8th November 2010, 02:35 PM

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet don't stop

**kingedmund** · 8th November 2010, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Antonia

Keep in mind that rescue cats can have emotional baggage and/or have been badly socialized... if at all. But I am sure that, if you choose wisely and carefully, you're bound to find the perfect buddy for King Edmund.

I hear you! Edmund himself was in an abusive situation until 6 weeks old and then in a pet orphanage until I got him at 4 months... and he's fantastic! (It's really sad because several of the other kittens that were rescued from the same house had broken tails because people were so mean

)
I do know Edmund is fortunate, and perhaps rare, to not act as though he was affected much by his bad childhood. Also having had some pretty hard things in my own childhood I'm a softy for all abused kids both human and animals.

**Antonia** · 8th November 2010, 06:01 PM

Oh dear, it is truly disgusting the way some 'people' treat the defenseless ones who trust them and are dependant on them.

Makes you want to weep, doesn't it?

Fortunately there are people like you sticking up for them... don't stop being a softie, Heaven knows we need softies.

**claudel** · 11th November 2010, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Antonia

Keep in mind that rescue cats can have emotional baggage and/or have been badly socialized... if at all.
But I am sure that, if you choose wisely and carefully, you're bound to find the perfect buddy for King Edmund.

A bit late, but...

I got my first MC, Bubba (RIP)

from the pound and he had a few emotional/mental issues when I got him that worked out in time.

I was looking for feline companionship, but didn't really have a breed in mind.

He was the one who pressed up against the cage door and was trying to grab me with his paws as I walked by and I was alert enough to see I'd been picked.

He'd been neglected ( had to have his belly completely shaved for mats ) and possibly mistreated
or had a bad outdoor experience ( Coyote country.... ) because he refused to go outside.
If I put him out, he'd jet right back to the door and yowl to be let in.

He also hated and was absolutely terrified of other cats. A tiny little black kitten wandered in through an open door one day.
25 Lb Bubba sauntered over to check out the visitor and when hissed at by the 8 Oz kitten couldn't get behind the couch fast enough.

He'd be up in the window, hissing, when he knew another cat was hanging around outside.

It only took about 30 seconds for him to get comfortable with me, though, and was always inquisitive and friendly with people.

Anyway, not sure why I wrote all this other than to say I've had good luck both with rescue cats and with MC Elvis who I got from the breeder

**Antonia** · 12th November 2010, 10:29 AM

Claudel, that's a lovely story. And an amazing looking cat.

.

**Jolly** · 10th November 2010, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by kingedmund

It's true everybody... Just like everyone else has said, only 3 days into joining this forum and I am now already searching to get a second Maine Coon...

Sooooo true, we went to visit our little man last night and now might be taking his sister too who has become available again........

Sooooooo cute!!!

J x