Thread: Nervous about first kitten

Hello,

I'm just about to put a deposit on my first Maine Coon, and I am a little nervous about it.

I absolutely adore the breed, and I have been reading up on best care practices and have even hand-made a cat gym, so I' most certainly serious about him being a new part of our family.

I have spoken with the breeder, and she assures me that he loves people and the company of other animals (he befriended the other cats and the breeder's german shepherd instantly). However, I am worried about the impact he might have on my current household.

My housemates (a couple) have their own cat, an 8 month old Rag Doll whom we all adore and love. Lately he has seemed bored and clingy when we all leave for work (and when my own partner who does shift work is also away, he likes to chew on things) and I thought he might need a friend. I just worry that I am wrong, and he will withdraw and change and think no-one loves him. I'd hate for that to happen. He is a very, very placid nice cat and I hold hope that he would accept another and get along.

I would just like to know the experiences of other users here - have you been able to successfully introduce a new Maine Coon into your household with other pets? And are the well behaved kittens? Thanks so much.