He does appear to be an actual Maine Coon. He's got all the right attributes.No, maybe a handful in the whole country.. he came with a note saying they were very allergic. I'm trying to figure out his markings. He used to look more stripey but seems to be blending togethe now!
How big is the guy in your profile? He looks to be huuuge and gorgeous! I found him in a box with a towel and some food, vaccine cert (most info torn off) and a note saying 'my young son is very allergic, please give good home'. The box was secure with breathing holes punched into it. It was a laneway near my office that is quiet but in a busy area so he would have been found quickly if not by me. I was walking to the shops and I always choose one of two routes and thankfully I chose that route that day. It's a somewhat affluent area so maybe money wasn't needed but who knows what goes through people's minds!FaBEAR Aaah, seeing him again just reminds me how gorgeous he is. How is it possible for someone to leave a beautiful MC like him in a box? They could have sold him easily for a few hundred. Anyhow, your gain. have you told the full story of finding him?
When it comes to Maine Coons, the ideal colouring is just the icing on the cake for me. The features and size are the priority for me unlike other cat types where the colour could be the sole reason for choosing.
I am TOTALLY Available to babysit! I mean...I'll even fly over it's totally no big deal heheMightyboosh has seen this pic already. I voted silver too... But Tiger here is orange & cream tabby though getting lighter in colour by the day it seems! He's my ginger cream biscuit. We took him to the vets - she said she would be 90% positive that he is a full Maine Coon due to his giant ears, giant paws, hair tufts between toes, ear lynx, personality, rapid growth since last weigh in, and loooooong body. I found him in a box.... he's such a dote, so happy he found me!
Wow 22lbs. He looks so big. Tigers only 4lbs at 13 weeks now so we have a long way to go. How old is the big fella? I really am lucky to find him. Live in Ireland and I've never seen a maine coon in real life. I guess they're usually indoor cats though!Right, I'm going to scour all the lanes in the area in the hope of finding a box with a similar treasure inside. I may be some time I reckon. What a story to tell Tiger when he grows up. I showed the pic of Tiger to my Mrs and she can't believe how lucky you were and gave him mucho praise for his severe case of cuteness.
I can't wait to see him grow and mature into a majestic MC.
Oliver is only about 22lbs but with no fat to speak of. If I remember correctly, he's about 41/42 inches noes to tail. He's quite a big lad but has a fair way to go to match @1CatOverTheLine 's i̶n̶f̶a̶m̶o̶u̶s̶ famous Bob. Oliver is Bob's 'Grasshopper' and has a lot to learn from the master.
Apologies R Rawr! I seemed to have a bit but it is Maine Coon talk after all.
Here's another of His Royal Bigness.
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