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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

623.0. "Looking to Adopt a Maine Coon +" by DELNI::HYER () Mon Jun 15 1987 18:58

    
    We were devastated by the loss this weekend of our 16 year old
    "kid" due to kidney and liver failure.  She was a Maine cat from
    Scarborough, Maine, black with very little white and with quite
    a personality.
    
    We are now looking to adopt at least one Maine Coon cat.  Does
    anyone have recent contacts of breeders who might have a Coon
    available.  I am looking for a pet, not show quality.  We would
    like to have two cats this time around.  Given we may have to
    wait to find a Maine Coon, it will be very hard for us not go out
    in the next few days to get a Heinz 57 variety to fill the terrible
    void.  I definitely have to have at least one black cat running
    around!!  We are interested in females only.
    
    If anyone knows of adoptable cats, please let us know.  We live
    in Nashua, N.H., work in Littleton, Mass. and spend a lot of time
    in Otisfield, Maine (north of Portland).  We are certainly willing
    to travel to find the genuine Maine Coon Cat.
                                                 
    I hope I only have to go through this once every 16 years....it
    is devastating at best!!!
    
    Celeste

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
623.1	Some things to try	VAXWRK::LEVINE		`Mon Jun 15 1987 19:30`	11
	There's a cat show this weekend in Lexington, Mass (see note 548.13 for more details). I suspect there will be quite a few breeders of Maine Coons there. Also, look at note 156 for some leads on Maine Coon breeders. Pam
623.2		AKOV68::FRETTS	Shine your Spirit!	`Tue Jun 16 1987 10:53`	9
	I was sorry to hear of the loss of your 16 year old friend. Having a 15 year old cat myself, I know how hard it will be to be without her when her time comes. My understanding and thoughts are with you. Carole
623.3	I am sorry, too	RATTLE::LANDRY		`Tue Jun 16 1987 14:17`	9
	I am sorry to hear about your loss. My baby is only 3 years old, but she is the runt of the litter and we have to take special care of her because she can become sick very easily. I dread the day I will lose her. Have happy and loving memmories. anna
623.4		AIMHI::MCCURDY		`Tue Jun 16 1987 17:12`	6
	I AM ALSO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS.. MY PRECIOUS POOKIE IS 11 AND I ALSO DREAD THE DAY.... AS WELL.. I AM SURE THAT YOUR BABY IS IN KITTY HEAVEN.... POOKIE AND I WILL REMEMBER YOUR 'KID ' IN OUR PRAYERS.. REGARDS KATE AND POOKIE
623.5		SKETCH::BASSETT	Jokers Wild	`Tue Jun 16 1987 17:51`	4
	My thoughts are with you also. With deepest sympathy, Linda
623.6	Cat show may have kittens for sale	TOPDOC::TRACHMAN		`Wed Jun 17 1987 11:45`	8
	Not sure this will help - but, there is a Cat Show this weekend in Lexington Mass. at the National Guard Armory - there may be some Coon kittens for sale. At least it's close by - there will also be a show in August in Manchester NH - someone may also have kittens there. Sorry about your loss - good luck finding a new baby or babies!! E.T.
623.7	Try Advertisers	PARITY::WHALEN	Denise	`Thu Jun 18 1987 22:21`	15
	Once you have a Maine Coon you will never, never, ever be able to spend a day without one again. My Ruby is 16, and I get teary-eyed just thinking about that "day" that will come some day. I just happened to be looking at one of those Advertiser ad books you can pick up at your corner store, grocery store, whatever and was amazed at how many Maine Coons were in there. I do remember seeing a breeder listed in Hudson, which would be close for you. There were quite a few, though. I suggest picking one up. The one for this week was purple in color (the cover). I'll see if I can borrow it and get a couple names, in case you can't a copy near you. Denise
623.8	more on ads	PARITY::WHALEN	Denise	`Thu Jun 18 1987 23:07`	20
	That's the WANT ADVERTISERS magazine. I've got it in front of me now, so I can be more specific. SOme entries for this include: Maine coons, CFF reg. blues,females, very affect. Also a 3 year old tabby male. $50 Hudson 562-2350. It seems to be this one breeder that has several ads in there at once, but I'd certainly check it out. And let us know what you think about the breeder,cats,conditions there, etc. and of course if you find the lovecat of your dreams. That way we can know whether to recommend this breeder or not, does anyone out there know them? Denise
623.9	Coon Breeder Extraordinaire!	DELNI::HYER		`Mon Jun 22 1987 22:18`	20
	We have adopted one beautiful boy!! He is a silver Maine Coon Cat, 10 weeks old and as yet unnamed. We still want one more but I would really like a female for the second one. We have had him all of 5 hours now and all three of us are exhausted! I found him through an ad in the Portland Press Herald. The breeder is Lida Choate of 29 East Grand Ave. in Scarboro, Maine (Pine Point). What a find she is. She raises Himilayans and Maine Coons. These cats are genuinely loved and appear in very good health. They are all fat, clean, clear eyes, and no runny noses. She is a fountain of information on the history of Maine Coon Cats. We did find that a Ron Berry in North Windham is NOT recommended due to FELv and other infectious diseases. We came very close to going there but thankfullyf found out in time. Stay tuned, we are still looking for a sister and will follow up on the leads we have throught this notes file.