[Racheal]

Hi,
Im Racheal and I am a complete cat lover.
Recently my 16 year old cat, Nelson was put down, much to the dismay and heartbreak of our whole family. He was my first baby and then my 3 children were born and he became their friend, someone they went to when they needed a hug and tell secrets too. My youngest, the biggest cat freak, used to play vets on him with her toy vet set, and he would lay there, looking at her with moist eyes. Because he loved any attention and love given and gave back twice as much. never once hissing, biting or scratching anyone especially my not so gentle toddlers. As they grew he loved them even more, bed hopping at night, so noone missed a pat and snuggle.
Nelson was legendary in my family and circle of friends, with people always asking how he was, and now, saying how much they miss him. As we all do.
Im here now hoping that maybe, someone in South Australia, knows or is, a breeder of maine Coons. After seeing and falling for them at the Royal Adelaide show, my family is desperate to fill the hole left that only a cat can fill. We have all sat down and decided its time and looked up Maine Coons for weeks. My little 8yr old cat freak asks me everyday, when do we get a kitten?? Now we are all thinking the same thing. Time to move on, though Nelson is never far away. His ashes fill and urn that is planted in a beautiful pot with a gorgeous plant growing, sitting by our dining table. watching.

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[Nala14]

Welcome!!!

my first cat which i got when i was 1years old died 2years ago and tigi was also 16 its so hard losing a family member.

I hope you find your new puss soon. i just got a new kitty 2 months ago as ive finally moved out with my boyfriend and we love our little lions we hot her from the RSPCA and shes also a mixed breed possible with a coon.

well good luck!!!

love kat

[Pam]

Hi Racheal and welcome to CW. So sorry to hear about the passing of your special Kitty. I am a breeder of Ragdolls and have a delightful Maine Coon girl called "Lexi" She is from Vicki at Coonhaven she may be able to help you with your adoption of a Coonie Kitty.

[Rob]

Big warm welcome to you and your family.

[I.M.O.M]

Hi and welcome too c-w from over here in the UK

[Racheal]

Thanks everyone.
Hoping i can find someone in South Australia that breeds Coons. I suppose i can get one from interstate but i dont want to have the poor thing go thru all the trauma. But if i cant avoid it, i am willing.

[Pam]

I have sent my kittens and cats all around Australia and have never had problems also over seas. Good luck with your search for your new furkid I hope your find your new addition really soon.

[Satchmo]

Welcome to CW Racheal. You will have to look elsewhere, as there are VERY few breeders around. I fly a lot of my kittens to S.A. As Pam said, we breeders send our kittens worldwide and the kittens really aren't overly concerned about their plane trip. I am in Vic. and it is the start of breeding season down here, so over the next few weeks there will be kittens born.
I am more than happy to let you know what arrives and is available, if you would like to email me. I can also recommend other reputable breeders who may be able to assist you in your search.
http://au.geocities....cfa/members.htm

Vicki

Coonhaven Maine Coons
phetang@iprimus.com.au

[Margai Chiarli Bengals]

Hi Racheal,

Welcome and what a sad but also 'beautiful' story.

Regards,

Matty

http://www.bengaalkittens.nl

[Mirex]

Hi Racheal,
Welcome to CW...
Were you at the Royal on Tuesday or Saturday when a rather large red Maine Coon was laying about on the brochure table??
I can personally promise that they barely even bat an eyelid at flying.. My MC came from NSW to SA and he was purring when I picked him up from the airport..
I would also recommend that you buy from a member of UMCFA (United Maine Coon Fanciers of Australia) I would send you the link to their website but it appears to not be working at the moment. Here it is http://au.geocities....cfa/members.htm
As a very happy MC owner I am more then happy to chat with you further

Cheers
Sarah

This post has been edited by Satchmo: 18 September 2009 - 06:49 AM

[CatsRU]

Hi Racheal and welcome to cat world.

Rosanne, owned by Henry & Princess Priscilla (media celebrities) LOL

[Adabel_Bengals]

Hi Racheal,

Although i'll see you at work in an hour welcome to CW!

I'm sure you'll find your kitty soon!

Laurie and Cazanna

This post has been edited by BengalSA: 18 September 2009 - 08:11 AM

[Roland Deschain]

Hi Racheal, welcome to CW! Sorry to hear about Nelson and hope you find your maine coon soon. I love them!

This post has been edited by Roland Deschain: 18 September 2009 - 08:20 AM

[vengeancethecat]

Hi Rachael welcome to CW

Sorry to hear about t he loss of your beloved Nelson, may his darling soul RIP.

I hope you are blessed with a new kitty soon and may that new precious soul bring you much joy, love and happiness.

From Sam
Mum of Vengeance, Steve, Nicholas, Fat Ginge, Paddy-Lim and Bucky.

[Paulsragdoll]

Hi Rachael,
Welcome to this great cat loving family,
Sorry for dear Nelson,

I also love the Maine Coons,
I am owned by two Ragdolls and would love a Coonie or a Selkirk for my next once I convince the OH that our house is just too lonely with only two cats
I am a South Aussie too, live in the Southern Adelaide hills,
Cheers,paul