Unable to keep him :(

**WileyCat** · 26th February 2011, 05:25 PM

Hi,

Very sadly, due to unforeseen change in circumstances we are no longer able to keep our beautiful (see attached image) male red / silver Maine Coon cat born on 29 October 2010.

Is there anyone out there who would be willing to make us an offer for him and all his toys and bits and pieces. I have a Dogit Voyageur 400 Dog Travel Carrier Brown/White, Omega Paw litter tray, an Ancol Fat Boy Cat Scratch Post, a furminator and another very good cat brush.

He has been treated lovinly and is a very happy and social cat.

Please call me on 07769 326 037 if you are interested, we are in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Many thanks from a heartbroken cat lover

Anthony

**jckkerrison** · 26th February 2011, 05:41 PM

Oh my word,I really feel so sorry for you having to give up what is obviously a fantastic & loved pet. Have you been back in touch with the breeder to make sure they can't offer help with rehoming most of them like to keep tabs on their babies.
He looks a wonderful big boy, I do hope you can soon get sorted & also be able to keep contact with the new owners if that is what you would like. Please keep us updated on here as to the outcome,it has made me go all cold just trying to imagine how I would feel if I had to give up any of mine for whatever reason,will think of you both.

**Tivicoons** · 27th February 2011, 09:29 AM

Hi

Yes do contact the breeder, before you rehome your kitty, he looks a lovely chap. Also give his pedigree name out, as some people are much more attracted to some lines than others; is he nuetered yet as that ameks a difference in how much someone will apy and their readiness to rehome.

Good luck

**Peter Galbavy** · 27th February 2011, 10:26 AM

Big hugs to you and a real shame. If I didn't have my three boys I would be talking to you.

But do contact the breeder, while it doesn't seem important at a time like this you may find the contract requires you to offer the cat back to them for "first refusal". Usually to protect the welfare of the cats.

**WileyCat** · 27th February 2011, 05:05 PM

Hi,

Since I didn't want to breed or show Wiley, I didn't bother looking for a breeder who registered the kittens with a pedigree and although she assured me they are thoroughbreds and I did see mum and dad, I don't have any papers for Wiley.

He is currently not neutered as I think he is still a little young for that, my vet suggested when he got his adult teeth he should be OK to neuter.

I didn't particularly like the breeder since I thought Wiley was under-weight when I got him, he certainly has fattened up since then though! I think his "talking" and his playfulness are the things I will miss most, nevermind the non-stop purring when I come close.

Thanks for all your comments and help, the next step will be an advert in a small ads type site.

Best regards
Anthony

debbie560 · 27th February 2011, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by WileyCat

Hi,

Since I didn't want to breed or show Wiley, I didn't bother looking for a breeder who registered the kittens with a pedigree and although she assured me they are thoroughbreds and I did see mum and dad, I don't have any papers for Wiley.

He is currently not neutered as I think he is still a little young for that, my vet suggested when he got his adult teeth he should be OK to neuter.

I didn't particularly like the breeder since I thought Wiley was under-weight when I got him, he certainly has fattened up since then though! I think his "talking" and his playfulness are the things I will miss most, nevermind the non-stop purring when I come close.

Thanks for all your comments and help, the next step will be an advert in a small ads type site.

Best regards
Anthony

Hi Anthony,

Good idea if the breeder is letting a Mainecoon kitten go with with our papers, they might not be interested, plus the fact that he was underweight too, would be a shame to return him to somewhere that may not give him one to one care like you have.

Did you get him at 13 weeks old ?

I hope you find a good home for him soon.. Good Luck, it might be best if he is full Maine coon to take a look also on the breed sites of the Mainecoon clubs and see if someone is looking for a Maine coon as a pet.

Debbie

**Leonais** · 27th February 2011, 10:40 PM

can only Echo what Debbie has already said..poor baby needs a secure home now..are you having to give him up quickly..do you have a time limit?

**WileyCat** · 27th February 2011, 10:52 PM

We got him at 12 weeks old, we don't really have a time limit, but money is key here, the sooner we can safely rehome, the better it is.

The key point being safely rehome him, I want him to have a good life, he is such a lovely kitty and we will all miss him terribly.

debbie560 · 28th February 2011, 05:51 AM

I have found these for you!

Maybe you could ring one of the club members, give the breeding and they will know the breeder and maybe help you quickly find a home..

Index

MaineCoonCat

**jckkerrison** · 28th February 2011, 07:27 AM

I did send a PM to Anthony a couple of days ago suggesting he tried the MC Club but don't know if he picked up on it. I would luv to be able to say yes to that super little boy but I think at the moment if we ever did decide to go for another looking at the group on the whole it would have to be a girl,Pansy never seemed to interact with China but since becoming the only girl in the pack she has changed,she will not go outside either in the garden or pen,both of which she always loved & unless we play with her she will only amuse herself when all boys are out of the way where as before she would always be busy
in the toy box. With the nicer weather coming I am hoping that once I can get outside more & take her with me she will be happier & become more the little "pain in the arse naughty tortie" we expect but at the moment to be fair to them all I have to try & be goood & let them all but especially Pansy find inner peace again.Didn't think loosing one from the pack would affect so much....
Good luck Anthony because it must be heartbreaking looking at your babe knowing what you have to do but very brave of you to accept what is best for all x