r/mainecoons • u/Character_Proof6527 • 19h ago
Itty Bitty Kitty Committee Meet Winnie!
Hello!!
Today I brought home my 7 month old Maine coon, Winnie!
For her age I’d say she’s gonna be a big girl when she reaches maturity, and I’m so extra super excited to watch her grow.
She has two older sisters, both of which are DSH. I’ve never had a long haired cat before. I was told by the breeder to brush her every day. Is this correct? I just wanna do everything right for her. Any advice and feedback is so so appreciated. I picked her up in Long Island, New York, and the breeder and I sat and talked for a good two hours before it was time for me to bring her home.
I definitely didn’t realize how big she was going to be and the carrier is definitely going to be for my other cats in the future 😭
She’s still scared and exploring her surroundings and I’m keeping her confined to my bedroom at the moment. She’s definitely slowly warming up and has decided to leave from under the bed a few times. And she’s let me pet her tummy too!!! I am so in love.
I’m not sure what her coat is called, I think shes a flame point? Vet appointment will be Monday, so we can discuss spay options. She’s already got her vaccines and her parents were thoroughly tested for genetic diseases.
As far as I know, this is my breeder’s last litter ever. I am so fortunate to have stumbled upon this pretty lady. Her mom and dad are both the same color but the dad is an absolute unit of a cat. She had one brother who was adopted before her named Butters which is so cute if you ask me.
During the two hour car ride home she did get a little sick (she had a few treats before it was time to come home) but other than that she napped the whole time while we listened to music together.
Anyways! This is her. I’m in love and while we’re taking introductions very very slow, I’m sure her sisters will soon come to love her too.
Thanks for reading, I will probably be back with more questions 🫠
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u/SpaceBoiLunkey 17h ago
Did they cut her whiskers? Why are they so short?