Thread: Thinking of getting a Maine Coon...

I am probably going to be controversial here lol but what the hell ha!

Now I know you may not want to do this and it is only a suggestion as I was in the exact position you are in 2 years ago. I just got a house and hadn't had any cats before but had grown up with them and it had been 10 years since I had cats around me and desperately wanted some. But I knew I had no experience in actually caring for cats so I volunteered as a fosterer for the local Cats Protection League as I would then get the experience of caring for cats, but none of the costs involved as the Cats Protection pay for everything. This has given me so much experience in caring for all kinds of cats and I even had one die in my arms which was heart breaking but I have learned so much from doing this. It is hard when they get homed but it is also a happy time as you know they are going to a good forever home.

As I say its not for everyone and it is only a suggestion but you get the experience of caring for the cats, and you have the backup and experience of the other members of the Cat Protection people when you get into trouble or are not sure on something. I have been doing it for 2 years nearly and I am now going to be taking on my first 2 MC's and I can't wait and I know what I am now doing and have much more confidence in caring for cats.

But what ever you do good luck with it!!