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18th November 2010, 07:48 PM #1Cool Cat
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Anyone have a deaf MC?
I went along to choose a friend for sylvie and kind of fell for a gorgeous White male 15 week old kitten. Unfortunately my partner preferred this other cock eyed little silver tabby so we have to make a decision! The White cat was extremely friendly and was in about our feet the whole time we were at the breeder's house and seemed happy to be picked up and cuddled, he was also quite big for his age. The other kitten was very friendly too but I wasn't quite as taken with him.
I think my partner is a bit hesitant about having a deaf cat- anyone got one and how does it change things?
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18th November 2010, 08:15 PM #2Elite Cat
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Hi Catlover - my friend up in Scotland has two solid white boys - Merlin and Mac. Mac is deaf. Here is her webby: Yaheska Arctic Ice - Leonais Maine Coons - this takes you to Macs page. I'm sure she would be happy to give you some advice, just say Wendy sent you!
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18th November 2010, 08:15 PM #3Elite Cat
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Sorry - forgot to say - they are half brothers to my boy
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18th November 2010, 08:24 PM #4Cool Cat
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Thanks Wendy. Some stunning pics of White Maine coons on that link you sent me and your boy looks lovely too! Decisions, decisions.
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Anyone have a deaf MC
Go with your heart Catlover he sounds wonderful & as Wendy has provided you with a link to someone who has coped with that situation just think of the extra feeling of satisfaction you will get from having him.
Keep us updated....
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18th November 2010, 08:31 PM #6Elite Cat
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I think Mac manages very well. Louise has a few tricks she uses - like she never touches him if he's asleep, she will tap the floor/bed gently next to him to rouse him otherwise he leaps three feet in the air, as hes been startled awake. Please do get in touch with her
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18th November 2010, 09:36 PM #7
I don't know anyone with a deaf cat, but Hector has male deafness when he is fixated on the goldfish
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I do know someone with a deaf spainel though and they too don't touch him when he is sleeping but he does respond well to hand signals and given how clever MC's are I am sure you could teach the one you are looking at some signals with ease. As with deaf humans other senses are more acute he can smell food at a good distance
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