Thread: Maine Coons in Shelters: My Thoughts

As Alekto says, I can't understand why people spend so much on a pedigree animal, then let it run wild. You wouldn't buy a £500 cycle and leave it on the footpath for someone to steal, so why do the same with a pet? Unfortunately, one of my kittens from this year is currently missing as the owner decided to let him out during the day and she now believes he was stolen as there has been no sign of incident or injury. I do prefer my kittens to go to indoor homes, but appreciate that I can't guarantee that will always be the case and people change their minds. A friend has fostered three MCs in the last year, two she adopted and the other hopefully she will be able to keep.

It is such a shame when a pet is discarded when owners' circumstances change, rescue homes are overrun with abandoned dogs and cats. Why can't people take a little more care?