Should i report them??

**amackenzie85** · 23rd December 2011, 05:37 PM

Hi everyone,

im pretty new to the site, so first i'll say hi, and thanks for looking/helping.

I recently brought home a new addition, Toby our "maine coon" (i say it like that as i bought him as a maine coon, but the vet said he wasnt a full breed). Not that im bothered in the slightest, he is gorgeous and i love him to bits.

Anyway.... when i went to collect Toby, he was kept in a dog cage, and a small one at that, just enough room for a litter trap and a bed, no sign of his mum, only him and his brother.
I decided straight away to take him home, he was covered head to toe in matted fur and just looked so sad, i wish i could of taken them both, but i didnt have enough money.

I asked to see the parents, and she showed my her other cats, she has about 7-8 Maine Coons - although im not an expert so im not sure if they were all "proper" maine coons (if that makes sense?)

Today i took Toby to the vet, to have him checked over, and to register him for his injections and micro-chip.
He had ear mites, and possible cat flu, as he has sneezing fits once a day sometimes more. Otherwise he is a happy boy, eating and playing well, he was weighed in at 1.6kg @ 10 weeks.

The vet said he was doing well considered where he came from, and that she knew with me he'd get the love he deserved (i know my vet very well, and they are just the best in my opinion).

ANYWAYS im rambling, i'm thinking of letting someone know (im not sure who though???) about this "breeder" she said she wasnt a breeder, that this litter wasnt intended, yet i see she has more kittens for sale!!! and claiming still that they are maine coons.

So i guess what im asking for is advise, on if i should report her and who i would report her to??

thank you again

AnneMarie x

**amackenzie85** · 23rd December 2011, 05:47 PM

Here is a picture of Toby

debbie560 · 23rd December 2011, 05:53 PM

The answer is yes, and maybe you can expose on here so we can see and warn others if they are advertising more kittens ...

He look cute though, good look with him xx

**amackenzie85** · 24th December 2011, 10:59 AM

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome Smile

**amackenzie85** · 23rd December 2011, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the reply Debbie

Their name (well her name is Julie) - and she advertises in the local paper (Scotads and Gumtree) she is from Ellon in aberdeenshire, scotland.

**amackenzie85** · 23rd December 2011, 07:36 PM

Hi Candes, thank you for your reply, i dont have papers for him, to be honest i wasnt specifically looking for a pedigree kitten, i just saw a picture and fell in love. When i enquired about him was when she told me he was a maine coon.

There is a Cats Protection in Ellon and i have given them a phone, they have agreed to go and check the conditions of the kittens, and also the other animals she owns.

He is a lovely kitten, and has settled in to the house well ( we have a GSD a Jack russell and a silver tabby.... oh and 2 human children lol), he already OWNS the room and has stolen all of our hearts.
Xmas tree is a firm favourite, all the baubles off of the bottom are scattered and the tinsel has to be reset every day

Oh and he sleeps on the bottom branches.

I will upload some more pictures as he grows

thank you for the warm welcome and
MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL XX

debbie560 · 24th December 2011, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by amackenzie85

Hi Candes, thank you for your reply, i dont have papers for him, to be honest i wasnt specifically looking for a pedigree kitten, i just saw a picture and fell in love. When i enquired about him was when she told me he was a maine coon.

There is a Cats Protection in Ellon and i have given them a phone, they have agreed to go and check the conditions of the kittens, and also the other animals she owns.

He is a lovely kitten, and has settled in to the house well ( we have a GSD a Jack russell and a silver tabby.... oh and 2 human children lol), he already OWNS the room and has stolen all of our hearts.
Xmas tree is a firm favourite, all the baubles off of the bottom are scattered and the tinsel has to be reset every day

Oh and he sleeps on the bottom branches.

I will upload some more pictures as he grows

thank you for the warm welcome and
MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL XX

You will love him anyway... no matter what breed he is... but with a bit of luck someone else will be stopped from breeding that is not taking care of their cats..... Enjoy him... and keep us posted with photos xx