Thread: Not very affectionate

The only Maine Coons I've had were already mature when I acquired them and neither is/was a lap cat. (Casey, the boy, sadly has passed away). They both like to be nearby and will lie next to my pillow all night, fortunately barely moving, and since the bed is king-size there isn't a problem with space. A good thing too since Lacey weighs 21 pounds (Casey weighed 18 pounds). I personally like a cat who is more subtle in showing affection and doesn't want to be a constant lap sitter, but wants to be nearby and likes to be stroked, although not for long periods of time. Since they were/are quite heavy I really prefer them to lie next to me on the couch, which gives me their sweet company without the strain of all that weight in my lap, and it works really well since I frequently sit on the couch with the laptop on my knees.