Thread: Getting a Maine Coon as a second cat...?

It's a bit of a drive for you, but we have just agreed to buy a kitten from Elmcoon in Barnsley.
I can honestly say that they are the most positive breeders I have ever spoken to, they know their cats extremely well and have a real understanding of cat health and social interactions. They had a whole pile of cats of varying ages who all just get along with each other really well, much more like a pack of dogs than what you would expect for cats. When we some on the phone before the visit, as our MC seemed to be lonely and I basically wanted advice, they said that cats were sociable animals who needed company. I wasn't to sure about this as our last cat was a moggy who would try to kill anything with 4 legs that came within reach! However, MCs are a bit different!
We came home from the visit, having spent a couple of hours with a load of really chilled-out cats and really saw for the first time how Sid is quite anxious - he follows me everywhere - and felt that we have been doing him a disservice keeping him as an only cat. We are sure that the kitten will be no trouble - she is so used to other cats - and she will be able to show Sid how to behave.
So, they are a long way from nearby, but I would google Elmcoon and have a chat with them if you want a kitten.