What It's Like Living with Maine Coons (Parts 1-3)
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- čas přidán 6. 11. 2020
- Happy Caturday! In this video I combined parts 1-3 of our "What It's Like Living with Maine Coons" videos for those who want to watch all the parts in one video. Please remember that all cats are different and no two cats are the same. Not all Maine Coons are the same. This video is based off our own experiences with our Maine Coons, and while there are a lot of similarities between them all, they are also different. As always, thanks for watching and thanks for all the love and support!
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Our Maine Coon Jinxy lived 21 years, at her prime, she weighed 22lbs. Im a tall, rugged biker kind of dude and when she died in my arms I cried like a little kid.......
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You got me crying now
My guy Maddy died in my arms at 15 and was 18bs. It's been 6 months and I have cried and missed him everyday since. I sometimes wonder if I will ever not have a broken heart. He was my best friend. Prayers to you, I hope you are doing well. Thanks for sharing, it made my heart swell. 💜🐾
All you bikers are softies on the inside
Omg..
Cats are just like having angels at home. Also I am absolutely sure that cats are natural healers.
sad that many large dog breed owners consider cats as inconvenient pests because their dogs often times react viciously to cats. Who is the inconvenience in that equation... Hmmmmmmm......?
I would agree. 4 years ago I was turned down for a PTSD service dog. They said I needed to get better some first. The dog has to be able to help you. My case is on the extreme level and so they said I needed to improve some first. I was crushed. I cried and cried. Later that week a fluffy orange tabby started showing up to eat with the ferals I feed. It got cold one day and he meowed to be let in. I let him in and he has become my fur Angel. I call him my soul kitty. Even though he is not a small cat, he sleeps on top of me and it is so comforting. His purrs help me go back to sleep after a nightmare. Over the past 4 years my nightmares have greatly reduced. I can go outside my house.
I could probably get approved for a service dog now but I don’t want Pumpkin to feel usurped so I’m not applying. I already have an Angel.
@@Sagir32 so wonderful that your fur angel found you, it means you are very special indeed
My foster-fail kitten i got is the best emotional healer i have ever gotten. he is 5 yrs old this yr.
But when they are gone it can be so frustrating and it hurts from within.
I was cuddling my year old Maine Coon so tight while watching this. I found him at a shelter after my 20 year old family cat passed. He’s truly been one of the biggest blessings in my life I am so in love with him.
I was cuddling with my year old me coon too while I was watching this…lol… Best cat ever had.
He loves you too ❤️
I always had cats, but when I got a Maine Coon life became all about her. She’s so loving and super affectionate. She comes in the middle of the night to let me know that she’s hungry 😂 I’m in love with this breed of cats.
If you’ve got a MC, you don’t need a significant other!
@@jodo1971 so true.. MC will make sure u have no time for anyone else lol.
Virginia, Music Lee was my cat"s name. No other cat could ever replace her. She was born at my house and lived 16 years.
This video made me cry. I had a Maine Coon named Hagrid. He was a pedigreed from a long line of beauties. He was my familiar and we could read each other's minds. I brushed him every night before bedtime. He was gold with black stripes and white paws. He had a beautiful white ruff under his chin. Watching this brought back such loving memories. I had him for 13 years. Have other cats that I've reached. It's just not the same as my Hagrid. I still miss him and it's been 7 years. He would always make a killer doodoo just as company arrived without fail LOL. It took a couple of years before he became a lap cat. Give them all the live you can.
So sorry for your loss. We almost named our kitten Moose Hagrid. ❤️
I have one his name is Blaze
Yes very vocal and I love them for it
They are lovely cats. When my son was teething as a baby, and he was crying, the cat would sit next to him.
Aww ❤️
Yes this is their nature. True and loving. Lucky did this when my husband was sick. Put her little paw on his arm.
Yes, they seem to be able to gauge a persons mood, attitude, and such. And they respond to that. I have only approached them once or twice with a marginally poor outlook, poor attitude. They don't want anything to do with me haha. And in that, I mean poor attitude, different than feeling down, because then, they will cuddle often
God called my baby home 28Dec2020, she passed in my arms and i can honestly say it was like losing a family member. I'm very grateful to have had the privilege to be her servant for 14 years.
She rode with me as the captain of my truck as i traversed these United States and i feel lost in the sea without her, i seriously doubt she will ever have a replacement.
Her name was Taka and i miss her so much.
So sorry about Taka 😿❤️
So sorry. I just put my dog down and we are heartbroken. So glad she lived to 14 I hope all of my cats live to 14 or more. Praying for your heart to heal.
I know exactly how you feel!! When I had to put down both of my dogs (one in 2017, one last year in 2020) and watched them die in my arms, I cried like a sissy who was also a girl!!
But now I'm into cats and they are a big learning experience!
I know how you feel! My Maine Coon died 6 years ago, only yesterday did I buy a new kitten (will get him in July) its taken me this many years to “move on” enough to get another cat. I loved him dearly and yes, it is indeed just like losing a family member. Remember although you are heartbroken and you only have known your cat for 14 years, your cat knew you ALL of its life and was happy to be with you! I hope one day when we all die, we are reunited somehow with our lost pets.
Love to you 💖✨✨💖
When cats blink slowly it means hello!
It's also a way to say "I love you"
it actually is there way of giving you a kiss and telling you they love you💕
it just means they trust you, they dont feel like they have to constantly watch you so all of you are somewhat correct
Yes, it means they love you in their own special way and when they turn their back to you, alit of people think their made or don't want to pay attention to you. But this is not the case, when they turn their back to you it means they trust you and they don't have to keep a constant watch over you. Also when a cat not just Maine Coons exposes it's belly which is the most vulnerable part of their body, they trust you beyond words!!! 💗 Just a little FYI for those that didn't know ☺️ Have a great day
No, it’s I love you! 💋💋🥰❤️
To be loved and needed like this by our fur babies is wonderful.
We have two purebred Norwegian Forest Cats, your entire video could apply verbatim to that breed. The same 5 years to maturity, neediness, obsession with food and unbelievable shedding, the only difference being in the shape of the head. Two Roombas and daily brushings which they thankfully enjoy are not enough, it’s everywhere ,you learn to live with it. Your cats are beautiful, such a lovely wild looking breed.
Their fur is ENDLESS 🤣🤣🤣 It certainly is! Another thing is they love belly rubs/scratches, unlike most cats, which is another dog-like trait. Jesse LIVED for belly scratches, while Sammy (not a Maine) wouldnt let us touch his tummy. Now we have a half Maine named Ziggy and again, he loves the belly scratching while his sister who isnt a Maine aint havin' it!
And yep, the cross paws thing. Definitely.
Mine is now gone but gave me 16 beautiful years. He was so majestic and the heart of our home. He raised and watched over my 2 dogs his whole life. Those dogs respected him as their elder and when he passed, one of my dogs was heartbroken for days. I will always miss him and love him.
So sorry for your loss ❤️
my future retirement pet, loving like a dog but independent like a cat. when I retire, I would have all of the time to gloom them and clean after them.
This is so accurate! My sweet Diego was either part or full Maine Coon. He was a big boy, had a really large fluffy tail, and was very talkative. You are so correct they can be dog-like...he would play fetch with a furry ball when he was young, liked water, meowed at me through the window when I would get home from work, and greeted me at the door. The fur is endless but so worth it...he was sooo loving. It’s been 3 years and I still miss him every day. ❤️
So sorry about Diego ❤️
@@lifewithmainecooncats Thank you so much for your sweet comment/condolences!!! 💛😻💛 Thank you for making a video that helped me walk down memory lane and remember all the little nuances that made him so special.
My Maine Coon, Frankie, was the sweetest cat ever. He was very shy, but was loving with family. Especially me. He was huge just like a mini tiger or lion. I miss him so much.
I knew a cat that was maine coon mix, he was the "gentle giant" you described. I miss him so much. We lived in a shared house and anytime people downstairs (including his owner or not) were partying hard, he came to my room and either demand some cuddles or just fall asleep in my bed.
Sounds like college, university living lol
My new neighbor in the apartment across from me has a Maine Coon named Louie. He is such a sweetheart! I also get all my two black cats' food, litter toys, and anything else they need including a new "tree". They like the boxes also.
All I could think of were my sweet babies. I had two, a male and female, they have passed away. I will always love them, they filled my heart with love.
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I've been blessed. A MC kitten found me! He's the sweetest feline I've ever met. Fearless, funny and stubborn!
I rehomed a short haired senior cat 2 years ago. I usually had dogs but thought this would be a better choice for me. I found out 15mos. later she had lymphoma and recently had to put her to sleep. 6 Weeks prior, an acquaintance of my daughter had a Maine Coon mix that her daughter was allergic to and needed a home. My daughter sent me a picture so I got her. I am so blessed as she is so affectionate and yes, needy but I love it. Your video gave me some pointers about her fur, but she does all the things you mentioned as their character and she is so fun to watch and always into something!!! Thanks for your video.
I would say my Jesse looks most like Luna. He was huge and had a very deep meow. He lived to be 17 and was very special. ❤
20 lbs? My Jesse was 28 lbs at his peak! He was a beast.
I had a wonderful Maine Coon cat, Rita, for 21 years. I used a thin electric razor (like men use on their beards and sideburns) to remove the knots from the underbelly and for a sanitary trim for the bum. No pain or distress for her; no accidental skin cuts and the abundance of cat hair never showed a knotted clump had been removed.
Also, I think the reason they track litter and even poo outside the box on occasion is that they are so big compared to the size of other cats that the don’t have room to maneuver in the litter tray.
As a Maine Coon owner of a one year old boy, he is absolutely crazy. Constantly trilling all over the place and begging me to play fetch with him at 3am. But boy do I love him. Oh and he also does great in the car, I take him to our lake house every weekend in the summer which is about a 2 1/2 hour car ride.
My Simba can play fetch longer than my pitching arm can tolerate. I bought a slingshot to save my arm and keep Simba entertained and fit.
They are stunning! So worth it. The fur issue is endless & everywhere.
I have a mix and a domestic shorthair, my domestic shorthair surprisingly sheds far more it's so weird
Yup, everything checks out.
Mine also love to bring us toys to play with them. After they successfully catch a toy, they usually bring them near their bowls where they eat. I'd say that their instinct is still strong as they connect hunting with food.
so nice to see people like you that love cats. thank you
Our dog Woofie (who was a Samoyed) crossed her front paws a lot she was a very feminine dog. We has her through out our teenage years, between our close-knit street. First, our grandparents rescued her from a shelter, then close friends across the street adopted her, then we adopted her after Mrs. Parish passed away from a deadly stroke. We kept her for as long as we could until we moved back up north. I really wish I could've kept her myself. But my narcissistic parents stole all the money I made busting my butt working all summer long so I could support myself on my own. I really miss that dog and she will always be in my heart till the day I die! Sorry it's not about main coons, but I did have a friend who had a black one, who she named "Romeo" many years later. He was the very first main coon I've ever seen in my life and I fell so in love with him! So that's my story. Sorry the post is sorta long. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I didnt have a maine coon, but my old cat had everything you mentioned in your video except for liking cold weather or ice cubes. i miss my cat. thank you for putting this video up.
It is 2022. I lost my one and only maine coon in the late 1990s after having her from birth to age 16. Still..there is rarely a WEEK that goes by that Music Lee's name is not mentioned. Have had many cats during my life, but never another like Music Lee. She was irreplaceable. My regret was that I never had a large oil painting of her done to hang above our fireplace.
So sorry for your loss 😿
What a cool name for a beautiful and lovely kitty Music Lee. I hope one day you will be reunited with her ❤
We got a Maine Coon from the shelter a few years ago that had been returned twice and was a bit of a basket case. He was hiding at the shelter in a cardboard box but I got a chair and put my hand inside his cage. Eventually he came out and sniffed me and the ladies at the shelter freaked out because they thought he was so afraid that he would be unable to be adopted. Well 3 yrs later he is the most wonderful cat we have ever had. He is a gentleman and talks to us all the time. Love the lion face and oh that tail.... Wish I had known about Maines a long time ago. What a wonderful animal and he is a real companion. Black too. We are in love.
Had a lovely Maine Coon who was exactly as you describe! Now we have one Norwegian Forest cat who is a relative of the MC...in fact ancestor! He is smaller at around 12 to 14 lbs, has a double coat, sheds the undercoat every year and has the same patient and loving personality. We adore him. He interacts well with our little 7 lb Panamanian feral who could do with learning his placid nature. She can be a maniac sometimes!
I 💕 THOSE MOTORLICOUS KITTYLICOUS MOTOR 😺 I 💕 THE TUFTS OF FUR THAT COMES UP BETWEEN THE TOES AND THE TOE BEANS ARE SOOOOOO DARN 🥰
I think having to shelter inside with humans during the long Scandanavian/North American winters helped develop that close friendly bond
I ENJOYED THE VOCALS AND THEY ARE GREATLY COMMUNICATORS AND SMART
this video makes me happy, I own a maine coon and I love him so much
"There is cat fur EVERYWHERE!"
I love your channel! I got my first mainecoon in February. She’s the best! Totally worth the money in my opinion. They are priceless ❤️
The kitties and I have decided they need extra treats per video appearance 😂🥰
I’m watching this on my tv and my cat won’t look away
I think you did a great job describing these cats. My parents have one and everything you described is spot on. I love these cats.
I had a Maine coon as a kid, and he was the smartest cat that ever lived. I wasn’t allergic to him at all but I’ve been allergic to almost every other cat I’ve ever come across. I always wondered if maybe I’m just not allergic to Maine Coons.
The greatest breed of cats ever. Ours doesn’t jump on the counters, listens to commands, reacts, has an amazing sense of time, misses us, cries when one of is leaving, and loves to spend time with us. Our Nemo is social and interactive and possibly the most affectionate cat ever.
Aaaaw I'm glad to hear Molly has been a big influence on Luna's nature. She's such a special little girl...they all are special in their own way. Xxx
I've been thinking about getting a Maine Coon for some time now. I love their size, how they communicate, and the fact that they love to cuddle. Thanks for the video, is was very informative. My only issue is just how much they cost. But, I guess that's just me being cheap. lol
My Jazzy is so sweet and is no getting more snuggley with me. She used to want to stay outside but now she wants to be inside with my husband Bella our poodle,and me. She's usually in lays on a blanket on my left side and Bella is in my right side on her blanket. Jazzy purrs a lot and makes biscuit. Thats what we call it because she's pressing down with both paws into the blanket. I love her so much and she is absolutely a beautiful cat!!!
I have 2 of these amazing cats, I wish more people would appreciate their beauty and personality
Hi Annie, Molly, Albus and Luna, you are all so beautiful and I love watching videos of you all. Albus that tail has a life of it’s own!😻💜
Stunning cats with stunningly kind hearted people. xx eternely grateful for you making this youtube channel. xx
You’re so sweet! Thank you so much for watching our videos! ❤️
@@lifewithmainecooncats You are so welcome!!! xxxx
I love that you named all your Maine Coons after Harry Potter characters😍😻
Your cats are extravagant! Thank you for sharing!!
I’ve had Pebbles now 4 years and she’s a bit of a character.
Yes, MAJESTIC is the word to describe them.
This is 17 minutes of gorgeousness. Thank you.
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!
This made my night- thank you so much ! My Maine Coon also crosses his lovely arms- so sweet, so fancy ha ha so chillaxed
I love the advice here, just said goodbye to my Maine coon of 15½ years, she had hyperthyroidism and renal failure along with general senile cat conditions - recognised many of her behaviour traits here and yet picked up many more hints off you, that I was not using on Tequila (Her name - she was a pedigree but flawed, so hence a companion animal only). I learnt so much about cats and MC through her and now of course when we get another cat or two, it will be more Maine Coons!
So sorry for your loss ❤️
Love my Coonies. They trill to me and follow me around. They love their cuddles and have so much personality. Even when I frequently return from a trip away, they are not petty (no behaviours like reg cats like peeing and pooping on your stuff cause they're pissed) They are just so happy I am home and can't wait for their lavish cuddles! As I write, my boy is sitting by my feet waiting patiently for some extra incidental love
💕💕💕beautiful kitties😍😍. Love your explanations on them. Thanks for sharing, stay safe, Happy thanksgiving🦃
This is priceless, thank you x
We have 2 - 6 month old 1/2 Maine Coon siblings. When we got them at 6 weeks, I decided to try to use an animal large octagon playpen which has a net zippered top for their "bedroom" set up in the great-room. It has room for a litter box, bed & lounge area. Since night one, we never hear a peep out of them & we get to have a good nights sleep not worrying what they are up to. We do have a very regular schedule for them which really works great. Everyone is VERY HAPPY with the routine!
Sounds so accurate. My MaineCoon Buttercup once woke me up from a dead sleep when she stood on my stomach and yelled in my face until I woke up. She had food and water, she calmed down when I gave her attention.
These cats r incredible.i had 1 now 2 another rescue. Just found her yesterday.someone dumped her like my first. One so loving
Thank you for rescuing them ❤️
You’re soo very Lucky! I would especially Love ❤️ to Rescue one‼️
They're so beautiful and majestic. I want one
Better find someone who has so many kittens that they are overwhelmed and give them to you like I got mine or be prepared to pay big bucks from a " breeder". Breeder in one of the towns where I am asking 1800.00 to 2400.00. They want 500.00 extra for a polydactyl...I refused a poly before I made up my mind to get a second one...
Happy Caturday! Ours crosses her legs. She pulls her food out with her paws to eat it - crumbs everywhere. She is total mischief but totally awesome. And yep, we get stinky butts, too. But, we also have long-haired chihuahuas and a Pomeranian so we're used to stinky butts and fur EVERYwhere! Love seeing your crew
Even with all the “negatives” I still want a Maine coon!
I luv MC’s and your r gorgeous ❣️ I appreciate your informative videos, as my husband and I will b getting a red tabby silver boy in about 3 weeks!!!! We r so excited and cannot wait! Keep,posting these videos, they always make me smile😊❤️
Thank you so much and congratulations on your new kitten! Wishing you a long and happy life together ❤️
Beautiful beautiful babes . ❤️😻❤️❤️ thank you for sharing them with us 👋
The year our son was born we got a 1/2 Maine Coon, the two of them were best buds till they reached 17 yrs old. Unhappily C.C. had feline aids that showed up in his old age. He was a great cat and a perfect baby sitter.
#1 I’d like to offer a suggestion for trimming mats and it only takes 1 person if the cat is laid back. Take a steel comb with round pins, put it between the cat’s skin and the mat and only trim off the fur on top of the comb. You never risk cutting the skin.
#2 I use a mat with a rim to have under the cat’s food bowls most of the time the crumbs stay on the mat and it’s easily cleaned.
#3 I found these awesome grooming gloves that are practically self cleaning. You clap your hands and the fur falls off, I have 3 Birmans and their fur is silky and yes it ends up everywhere you have my sympathy but I love them and their fur. I enjoyed your video about the Coons and your life with them. May you enjoy their love for many yrs.
Also, my short-haired cat layer with her front paws crossed as if posing for a picture.
I had an American shorthair red tabby cat that was a big sweet and friendly. He did loved his belly rubs. He had a very special bond.
Our boy also love to cross his paws. He look so gentlemen-like and regal when he does that 🥰
thank you for the good advices! your cats are beautyfull. greatings from europe germany
They r so like a puppy!!!
So sweet babies.
wonderful video! thank you! I am a new 9 months silver red male owner since last weekend. Learning things and already thinking to adopt his brothers
Thank you , great video! Love the kitties!
Yess, my kitten sticks her paws in the water whenever she's trying to drink it😂
I had a maine coon loved him. I've been looking at rescues. Yours are beautiful
Thank you!
That ice cube thing is adorable
I adopted one. Or rather, a Maine Coon adopted me. Had her for over five years now. It's an absolute thrill ride that never ends. I never know what she's gonna do next, lol.
please keep making more videos, they are very enjoyable, i love watching them!
Thank you so much! Will do 😽
Im watching this with my 18.2 pounder laying on couch stretched out full belly exposed. Mine are terrified of people...when they hear a car drive in driveway...whoosh they are gone...they have only let one person into the house willingly and by that I mean greeting them at the door saying " okay you can come in you are welcome"...my whole phone is filled with pics of my cats...usually with my adult cat with his paw over or around the " kitten"...my adult with those round oval eyes...he always looks like he is half smiling...I love them and yes I had one and ended up with two..they love each other
Wow. They are gorgeous.
Thanks for the information! I think they’re beautiful & love their size!
They sound pretty perfect except maybe ALL their hair upkeep!
I Love your cat stand with those great pockets! Thanks 🙏 Again
That was so thorough. Thank you very much
I just got a 4 year old MC. I swear they are nocturnal. My little girl is timid so she's taking some time to warm up. The paw crossing is so funny. This is the 4th MC, but my first time having a cat on my own. Love them!
Our Annie is one awesome cat! Thanks.
Your cat Molly looks and acts like the reincarnation of my cat Jack, who passed away several years ago. The markings are nearly identical, down to the target pattern on the side and white "socks", the only exception being Molly's left rear "sock" not being solid white. It's like having a video of Jack. Thanks!
Oh and Jack's only piece of clothing was that red sweater Molly is wearing!
I have a grey MC; you're right- they're wonderful!
I love Maine Coons so much , so Wonderful Animals , very thanks from Germany, best Wishes 🐈🥰
Loyal? Oh yeah. We had Bubba for almost 20 years. One time he sank his claws into my wife's calf when she tried to go around him to get outside. He was NOT having it. A couple of seconds later a snake raised its head from the grass 10' outside the door. Mischievous? Well, one night he went cat-crazy, bolted down the hallway into the bedroom, across the bed, U-turned across my chest and back out of the room. I told him "That's it, you're out" (To the garage.) Next morning he's at the back door just staring at me, with a look on his face that said "Really"? He'd torn through the air vent, gotten out, had a great cat night out (his only one) and just wanted to make sure that I knew it. More than once we were quite literally told that he's a cat who thinks he's a dog.
Excellent video and very accurate from my experience. I have a large black and white Maine Coon who has a great temperament. Just a wonderful companion.
Love the one with the gold coloring mixed in her hair.
Whyyy are they so beautiful!! 😖😖😖 adorable!
My cat crosses his front paws as well. I never heard that before, but I think it’s the most adorable thing.
The smartest and most loving breed of cat I have ever owned.
My snowshoe crosses her paws, too. Cute!
I have 2 of them never a dull moment they are very entertaining. Mine are so cute and fluffy
Mountain Lions will cross their paws when they relax. I've seen a few do when they are relaxing on a rock
Friendly? Very friendly!!!!!
I love these cats. Mr. Vivo is like a cat king he's so beautiful.
My Oliver looks like your Albus. He is 6 now and never leaves my side; he even loves riding in the car with me! Cheers to you and your lovely felines =^. .^=