[Satchmo]

I still have some adult female Maine Coons available to loving homes.
They are desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and are indoor only cats. They would suit single people or families and would be happier if they were the only cat in the household or would probably accept a kitten as a friend, but no other adult cats. These girls are on my "Available" page of my website.

Alegria is a 2 yr old silver mackerel tabby girl. She has been shown and is a Silver Champion.

Jindi is a 7 yr old brown classic & white girl. She has been shown and is a Double Grand Champion.

I am offering these girls for a very minimal cost to the most suitable homes.
If you would like more information or photos, please contact me on -
Ph. (03) 56296113
Email - phetang@iprimus.com.au
www.coonhaven.com

Coonhaven Maine Coons. Regd. breeder GCCFV, Member of UMCFA

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[pegasusragdolls]

Hope your girls get new homes soon!!! I would have 1 myself but we are not exactly a single cat household with all these Raggies. I'm sure you won't have any problems finding nice homes for them. Good luck, Caren.

[Satchmo]

Thanks Caren, but sadly they have been available since the start of the year and it seems nobody wants girl adult Coonies! Shame really.

Vicki

[Danii]

i think its more that everyone already has cats, if they could be rehomed to familys with other cats then im sure they would be snapped up

[Satchmo]

Danii, you have made this comment before, and as I am the breeder and know my adult cats better than anyone, I feel that for the cat to be happiest they either go alone to a new home or they may fit in with an exisiting kitten.
Most adults will not adjust to an existing cat family.
I do realise this must be the reason (or the fact that they are females, as males have no problem walking out the door) they are still with me, but I will not compromise the happiness of my cats.

[Pam]

You are so right Vicki. No one else knows their kitties better than the breeder. I too know I would prefer my Raggie adults to be rehomed to people with no other cats or maybe just a kitten.
I know these girls and it has me puzzled as to why they have not found their new slaves as they are such beautiful girls with so much love to share.
Coonie girls have that something special about them.

[Niccles]

I feel in love with the picture of Jindi! They are both gorgeous girls :> It's sad nobody has picked them up :<

[Mirex]

I would have one in a flash but they wouldn't be happy here

[Winscar]

Yes I too would have one in a flash but now understand when breeders specify the home they want their precious furballs to go to as they know them and what they are suited to. No kids, elderly, no pets, breeders know for they are their beloved furballs afer all.

I have Ronan a little Birman retired boy who is Mr Smoocchy x ten LOL A little pocket rocket stud muffin. But he has boy stuff going on and I have two other furballs here and we have to get it right. Or else it will never be right.

I work with his other mum all the time. She has had him for 4 years I have only had him 9 weeks but together we will get it right.

People need to understand you just cant throw them in together. There is a reason breeders ask.

[CoralD]

Winscar and Satchmo -
I TOTALLY understand and respect what you are saying....No-one knows your cats like you do.

However, each of my Burmillas ( 3) were retired queens coming into a house with other cats. And YES it was stressful and YES it was pretty much 24/7 for me for months to make the family meld. With Spirit, others had given up on her, I was her last chance. A more beautiful cat never lived once she trusted me but BOY did she have attitude.

Milly...my old AVATAR has been with us 6 months now. Today she let me pick her up, without scratching and struggling, for the very first time. We snuggled and she purred.

IF I was a breeder - and I'm not - I am afraid I would be hard on the well meaning people who say "oh yes, I'll have that one...I haven't got a pink one with purple polka dots" (And NO Danii....I am not having a dig at you, I swear) only because I would be concerned that they didn't have the commitment to keep loving and being patient with a cat that scratches them, or pees on them, or runs away and hides from them every day for months and months. But I also wouldn't 100% discount that an adult retiree breeder could be assimilated into a home with other animals IF the commitment was there. BUt that's just my opinion and a personal choice. Others have to accept our choices and we take responsibility for them.

When I was breeding dogs I so often refused to sell to people - and once went round and reclaimed a pup and gave them their money back.

Potential owners have to understand that it isn't what a cat or a dog can give to them...it's what THEY can give to the animal - that's where the satisfaction and greatest rewards lie.


Gosh....hope that doesn't sound preachy. MY Mum used to always say she trusted and loved animals far more than huumans. I was appalled at that when I was younger. Now she's gone and I am 65 - and her statement makes more sense to me with each passing day.

Hugs
Coral

[Satchmo]

I understand fully Coral. There are also VERY few humans out there who would give the constant 24hr care and surveillance to assimilation of an older cat with existing older cats. Nowdays people tend to get an animal to fit into their lifestyle and then head off to work or go out for the day 2 days after their new cat arrives and wonder why there is a potential problem brewing.

[Zebette]

Satchmo It must be hard to have two such lovely girls with you for so long in need of a home, I am another one that wouldn't be suitable due to our cat numbers already but I have to say if either of those girls did come my way i would never leave my house again. Everything good in the world would be right inside my house wrapped in fur coats..why would I ever need to venture out?
It is a big responsibility rehoming cats whether they are ones you have bred or fostered babies, I would only ever send my cats to the very best homes too.

[Danii]

Danii, you have made this comment before, and as I am the breeder and know my adult cats better than anyone, I feel that for the cat to be happiest they either go alone to a new home or they may fit in with an exisiting kitten.
Most adults will not adjust to an existing cat family.
I do realise this must be the reason (or the fact that they are females, as males have no problem walking out the door) they are still with me, but I will not compromise the happiness of my cats.

& all i'm saying that is they are all lovely & so many people on here would love to have them, but sadly they wouldn't be happy as we have cats, but so many households do already have cats cause cats are awesome.
i wasn't asking you to compromise their happiness.
was merely a compliment but eh. Promise i won't add another similar comment ever again.

This post has been edited by Danii: 22 October 2009 - 10:45 AM

[Janene]

Awww, they are very pretty girls.....I think Danii's comment might have been taken out of context, cause I was thinking the same thing as I was scrolling down to read her comment....

It was more "if only they could be rehomed with other cats" - more of a wanting sigh, than a criticism , but I think we all understand your reasoning Vicki As they are your babies, and you know what's best. And I think we all agree with you on that


Had I not have my three already, I'd snap up Alegria in a heartbeat!!! She's just such a pretty lady!

[onslowsmum]

I'm trying to persuade my friend to get a cat, she loved my 3 when she came visiting and I think it would bring some more interest to her life.

But she says no, she works normal hours but spends more than two hours a day commuting so maybe up to 10 hours a day away from home and lives in a one bedroom flat with a small balcony.

How do you think your cats would fit in this situation? there is just my friend living there a mature woman.