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Old December 5th 03, 10:46 AM
Stuart
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Mnay thanks to all the responses ~
yep I'm happy for him to be more of an indoor Puss,
the environment we're in is semi-rural, in so far as at the back of
the section it's open land ~ lot's of long grass, with a scattering of
trees - definitely the place for hunting!!
I'v never spottet him go anywhere toward the street side - only once
was he in the front garden half way toward it, and I was quick to call
him over and take him elsewhere, and give him a talk about where to be
and where not to be -I doubt he understood ~ but ya never know
When he comes home he get's a warm welcome ~ and also gives it in
response ~ he's more settled with our other two 5 year old cats,
actually correction there, I should say THEIR becoming more used to
him! never had a fight - just the occasional "getting too close" and
get's a hisSs, but he comes in and settles down to a feed, smooches
up, makes himself comfortable ~ amazing to see him sleep and
stretching out to his full length ~ often on his back, enjoys a good
petting - not the kind of cat you can pat once in passing and walk
away - he wants plenty! and playful ~ I suspect he's nearer the one
year old than 2.
and 9 lbs (just short of 5 kilo's) "might" be about right for a "Coon"
but yeah.. maybe only 'part' perhaps - his tail - as bushy as it is
is not quite the same length as his body. But if he IS ~ I'm looking
forward to taking him for a walk one day ~ ha~ it'll be a sight to
see!
I'm amazed at his fur - so amazingly soft! the loose stuff doesnt
just rub off and fall tothe floor like the other two.. this floats off
into the air!
and yep - I'm very pleased he chose our house to move into. and as
much as I know what it'd be like for someone to lose such a Puss as
this - and could be missing him - it's equaly as surprising that
no-one has come forward - specially since we informed all the local
and wider are vets. but - these things happen I guess.
Coon or not ~ he's an amazing wonderful affectionate - likes climbing
the trees in the back yard! and does so as easy as a possum or
Squirrell!!
incidentally - to clear up the old email address that seems to point
to U.K. ~ we're actually in NZ.
finally - I may try the "keep in in all day for a period of time" and
see if it curtails his wanderings - plus with no owners showing up now
- we're taking him down to the vet for a checkover next week - then
we'll find out perhaps more accurately his age, and also find out if
he needs umm... neutering! and also perhaps a more definitive see if
he is a M'Coon or not.
thanks again for all the responses....
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Old December 5th 03, 06:10 PM
Mary
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"Stuart" wrote in message

I'm amazed at his fur - so amazingly soft! the loose stuff doesnt
just rub off and fall tothe floor like the other two.. this floats

off
into the air!
and yep - I'm very pleased he chose our house to move into. and as
much as I know what it'd be like for someone to lose such a Puss as
this - and could be missing him - it's equaly as surprising that
no-one has come forward - specially since we informed all the local
and wider are vets. but - these things happen I guess.
Coon or not ~ he's an amazing wonderful affectionate - likes

climbing
the trees in the back yard! and does so as easy as a possum or
Squirrell!!....


He sounds like a wonderful boy, and very lucky to have chosen you,
too. Breed doesn't matter--if by Maine Coon you only meant that he is
big and striped and fluffy with a fat tail and tones of gray, brown,
and cream or white, that works for me.

I rather wish there were no breeders, anyway. Not so that the breeds
would go away, but so that people would stop paying $400 for a cat
when there are so many great ones they could have for the price of
spaying and vetting.


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Old December 5th 03, 06:10 PM
Mary
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"Stuart" wrote in message

I'm amazed at his fur - so amazingly soft! the loose stuff doesnt
just rub off and fall tothe floor like the other two.. this floats

off
into the air!
and yep - I'm very pleased he chose our house to move into. and as
much as I know what it'd be like for someone to lose such a Puss as
this - and could be missing him - it's equaly as surprising that
no-one has come forward - specially since we informed all the local
and wider are vets. but - these things happen I guess.
Coon or not ~ he's an amazing wonderful affectionate - likes

climbing
the trees in the back yard! and does so as easy as a possum or
Squirrell!!....


He sounds like a wonderful boy, and very lucky to have chosen you,
too. Breed doesn't matter--if by Maine Coon you only meant that he is
big and striped and fluffy with a fat tail and tones of gray, brown,
and cream or white, that works for me.

I rather wish there were no breeders, anyway. Not so that the breeds
would go away, but so that people would stop paying $400 for a cat
when there are so many great ones they could have for the price of
spaying and vetting.


 




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