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Hi guys,
Sampson is doing great (for those who remember me/us lol) we're looking to get a 2nd cat but am wondering about the price of a "full" maine coon.
I've noticed the price is averaging £400-500 for a kitten, have you seen any being sold cheaper? Not to come across as "I want a cheap maine coon" in that way... but just inquiring mostly. Have found a few sellers for around £200, just waiting for e-mails back from them regarding paperwork, parents etc.
Thanks :P
We got Neevie for £200 - Katemaz in Stoke - not sure if it's because she was born with a hernia that resorbed before we even got her...
Hi - how lovely! Am sure that Sampson would love a mate!
However, please be very very careful if you're considering a 'cheap' MC - there's nearly always a reason why they are cheap, and not a good reason either. Bear in mind that you may not pay full price for your new babe, but you could well end up paying more than the difference in vets bills ..... your best bet would be to go with recommendation ...
What about Sampson's breeder, does she have any kittens? Where do you live - perhaps there's somebody on this forum who could recommend a breeder to you?
How exciting tho, a new babe!!
Good luck & please keep us posted?:nod:
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Originally Posted by Puzzles
Sampson is Maine coon X persian not a pedigree. And yeah I understand about there could be a reason why it's cheap etc I live in London so choices are quite low. Have found a few pedigrees up north that is registered, fully vet checked etc for £200-£250, but in London it's so much more expensive.
We mostly want another so Sampson has a playmate and has company during the nights (I can't let him in my bedroom, he "slaps" me on the cheek to play with him lol)
I love the maine coon breed... can't say I love the price of them though hehe. Think we'll go for another cross maybe.
On a side note - We tried to adopt a kitten from the RSPCA the other day... had the home visit and... we have the "perfect" home to adopt and Sampson was one of the best looking cats she has seen (in terms of looks, personality and physically fit) This is mirrored by the vets last week when he had his annual injections (she was all "ohhh he's so lovely") My brave boy didn't even flinch with the shot.
We was told we HAVE to let the kitten/new cat out or we WILL NOT be able to adopt one. We will only be able to adopt an old(er) cat! Was furious :(
I just can't afford to throw £400+ on the table in one go for a pedigree haha :)
"We was told we HAVE to let the kitten/new cat out or we WILL NOT be able to adopt one. We will only be able to adopt an old(er) cat! Was furious :("
Does that mean you have to let the cat go outside and roam the streets, perhaps to be run over or poisoned? That makes absolutely no sense to me. I never let Ginger out on her own. I do however put a harness on her and take her in my fenced yard, I still watch her like a hawk! I saw the most beautiful Persian cat at the pet food store from a high kill shelter and it breaks my heart not to bring her home. I would love to have another MC, but with so many unwanted pets available in the US it is not responsible to get another pure bred kitten.
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Originally Posted by donnad
Yup, we was basically ordered to let the new kitten/cat out if we adopt from them. Excuse was "they like to hunt and climb"... We have a 8ft climbing frame and I do simulated play daily using toys. It was so contradicting how she could say Sampson is one of the best looking cats she has seen... and was happy that he is an indoor cat. We did take him out a few times on a harness and leash but he prefers the indoors (he has no desire to go out, we supply everything he needs indoors)
We have a fair amount of foxes in the area + An expensive cat would most likely be abused and/or stolen. Sampson will meet and greet -anyone- with affection. It's just not worth the risk.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alekto
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by donnad
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by AFK_Matrix
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by AFK_Matrix
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)
Got an e-mail back from Lucille from Majesticoons... price is £550 for a kitten. I can tell their quality are top-notch but can't say the price tag is welcoming. :(
Right, after having a long chat with mum... we have decided...
We are going to get a kitten from Majesticoons. Their reputation is just too good to pass when it comes to pedigrees. They will have kittens from December onwards and have sent the owner a very long and detailed e-mail about everything (Cat experience, toys, current cat etc)
We have opted to go for a silver boy :)
That's great to hear Sbreame!! I'm glad you decided to go with Majesticoon as I was a bit worried you would get a cheaper MC and have no end of troubles!! And we may well bump into each other lol at Majesticoon as after waiting for a year I finally was able to email them yesturday to say I could go ahead and get my 2 MC's YEY!!! SOOOO excited and wish it was December now!! And I too am going for Silver boys if she has them, but tbh I wouldn't be too picky with colour lol.
Haha yeah, if it wasn't majesticoon, it would of been another registered breeder that did have a lower price tag... but majesticoon boys grow up to 24lb and are absolutely gorgeous. Oh and regarding colour, it has to be silver :P. Do you have a long way to travel to get to them? It's near Eastbourne... almost 2 hours or so on the train for me, might get my brother to take us in the car though at the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by AFK_Matrix
Yeah I love the silver colour too, and you'll love visiting Lucille and all the MC's :) The cats are so friendly and Lucille is really helpful. I only live an hour away so its not too bad and I'll just drive down there when I go to pick them up. Got to get all the bits and pieces ready too, gah sooo much to do :)
I think Sampson will warm to the kitten... Sampson is weird when it comes to warming to things... he had his own comfort blanket for a while, well, it was an old coat... but he dragged it everywhere around the home for a while.
don't forget to post pics of those 2 together huh! :-D
Dont know about UK prices for a MC, but my purebred Pumpkin cost $1200.00 which is average for a good quality MC in Australia.
but quality she is! look at all that red fluff! :-)
I think £550 for the UK is pretty standard for good quality MC's and I am more than happy to pay that to Majesticoon, especially after visiting there and seeing there MC's!! Was so hard to leave and also know I had to wait like a year till I could get my 2!! So happy I can now get them and maybe even for Xmas which would be a great present hehe. You can get MC's for £200-250 but I would be highly dubious about their quality and how they have been bought up etc. I know with Majesticoon that they are well bought up and cared for in their first 13 weeks as when I visited the ones there came and said hello without being scared or anything and then one of them sat on my Mum and another curled up next to me and fell asleep :)
So I really can't wait and I will be bombarding the forum with pics too lol.
awwwww! that's so lovely AFK! yes please do keep us posted! hugs!