Thread: Buying a 2nd

well, I guess it's too late now but that's when I would advocate a little lie - it's not like they'd come and check it out anyway, I guess they have other things to do....

Originally Posted by Alekto

well, I guess it's too late now but that's when I would advocate a little lie - it's not like they'd come and check it out anyway, I guess they have other things to do....

I didn't feel too comfortable with lying to be honest. I asked her straight "What if I lived in a flat?" her response - "Then you won't have a kitten from us" Although I do feel bad about the kittens having to stay at rspca for a bit longer, I feel that if people lie about letting them outside, the policy won't change.


As for another maine coon - Spoke to mum, we may hold out for a few months and get a pedigree. Unless we find a cross that we fall in love with in the mean time like we did with Sampson.

On the subject of Sammy, just had 2 repair blokes come and he followed them around the house purring away and wanting to play haha. One said "Wow, he's awesome, is he a special breed?" I know, I sound a bit egotistical but eh, it's always welcoming to hear those comments :P

"There is no one 'perfect' way to care for all cats because every cat and every situation is different. Cats are now increasingly kept as indoor-only pets, whilst many are given access outside or even live outside permanently. It is up to you how you look after your cat, but you must take reasonable steps to ensure that you meet all its needs."

Ironically I found this statement on the RSPCA website. Personally I think it is irresponsible to let cats roam the streets, not only is it dangerous for the cat, it is also dangerous for wildlife. I think if people took as good of care of their children as the RSPCA wants them to take care of their pets, this would be a wonderful world indeed.

also they give indoor care advice her:
Keeping cats indoors - Environment - Cats

Hi Sbreame,

I do fostering for Cats Protection and I can find out what their policy is on kittens as I know they definitely do indoor cats but they are generally older. Have you contacted Cats Protection to find out?

Also if you do go for a breeder and up the amount you can spend then I can recommend Majesticoon in Eastbourne. I haven't got my 2 from their yet but I have visited and their maine coons are soo awesome and friendly and I know another member of these boards has got an MC from them and he rates them highly too.

Originally Posted by donnad

"There is no one 'perfect' way to care for all cats because every cat and every situation is different. Cats are now increasingly kept as indoor-only pets, whilst many are given access outside or even live outside permanently. It is up to you how you look after your cat, but you must take reasonable steps to ensure that you meet all its needs."

Ironically I found this statement on the RSPCA website. Personally I think it is irresponsible to let cats roam the streets, not only is it dangerous for the cat, it is also dangerous for wildlife. I think if people took as good of care of their children as the RSPCA wants them to take care of their pets, this would be a wonderful world indeed.

also they give indoor care advice her:
Keeping cats indoors - Environment - Cats

See I would of thought the older cats would need to be let outside as they have grown up being allowed out... where as kittens are still getting used to a room.

I let my first cat out (DHS moggie) via catflap and she had 2 fights with foxes (she won both, had enough fox hair to make a pillow lol) but I couldn't stop her from going out as she was accustomed of doing so. Not that she really enjoyed going out anyway.

Originally Posted by AFK_Matrix

Hi Sbreame,

I do fostering for Cats Protection and I can find out what their policy is on kittens as I know they definitely do indoor cats but they are generally older. Have you contacted Cats Protection to find out?

Also if you do go for a breeder and up the amount you can spend then I can recommend Majesticoon in Eastbourne. I haven't got my 2 from their yet but I have visited and their maine coons are soo awesome and friendly and I know another member of these boards has got an MC from them and he rates them highly too.

Thanks but we're going to go for either a maine coon cross, or a pedigree. We really would prefer a kitten so we can raise it exactly how we want it to be if that makes sense. It would also be much less stressful for Sampson too.

Those who use Facebook. Feel free to contribute to the "debate" I'm having with the RSPCA > http://www.facebook.com/rspcalondon/...t=feed_comment

Ok np, its just you mentioned the RSPC so it sounded like you didn't mind not getting an MC or pedigree as I assume most of the cats the RSPCA have are just ur normal moggy much like Cats Protection. Although we did have 2 british blue hair kittys that were sooo cute, needless to say they got homed quickly

And if you can get £500 together I thought I would mention majesticoon as you wanted sugestions is all. Good luck with your hunt and as others have said be very careful when looking for a cheaper MC.

Originally Posted by AFK_Matrix

Ok np, its just you mentioned the RSPC so it sounded like you didn't mind not getting an MC or pedigree as I assume most of the cats the RSPCA have are just ur normal moggy much like Cats Protection. Although we did have 2 british blue hair kittys that were sooo cute, needless to say they got homed quickly

And if you can get £500 together I thought I would mention majesticoon as you wanted sugestions is all. Good luck with your hunt and as others have said be very careful when looking for a cheaper MC.

Yeah we wouldn't of minded a moggie (mum wanted a silver/grey female) but after talking for a bit, we want to get another coon mix / pedigree.


I also got a PM back from majesticoon on facebook, they are going to e-mail me with more details, I think they are the best? (£500 is defo the top-price range haha)