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Should You Adopt a Maine Coon Cat
People adopt pet’s everyday. Unfortunately, they often adopt for the wrong reasons, or without taking everything into consideration. Before you adopt a Maine Coon Cat – or any other pet – make sure that you have thoroughly thought it through.
First, make absolutely sure that you can afford to properly care for the animal. There is more to the cost of an animal than the initial price that you pay for it. Maine Coons need to see the veterinarian at least once a year. You should also set up an emergency fund for unexpected injuries or illnesses. The overall cost of a Maine Coon, if it lives to be fifteen years old, is about $8000.
Make sure that you are allowed to have pets. Many rentals don’t allow pets. Also, if you now rent, and are allowed pets, if you move in the future, you will have to find a place that also allows pets. This is something to consider, as many beloved pets end up in shelters simply because they were ‘not allowed.’
Is your life too busy for a pet? If you work, this generally is not a problem. However, if you are seldom home at all, this is a problem – especially for a Maine Coon Cat. Maine Coon’s are highly social animals that require your love and attention.
Consider the fact that owning a pet is often like having a toddler in the house. They get into things. They make messes. They may accidentally break things. If this is going to be a big deal to you, don’t adopt a pet.
Maine Coon kittens are adorable – but they tend to grow up to be Maine Coon Cats. It’s easy to fall in love with a cute, cuddly kitten – but will you still love and want that kitten when it is a full grown cat that sits beside you, because it is too big to fit comfortably in your lap? Make sure that you will still want the pet when it grows up.
If you travel often, or expect to travel often, this is something that must also be considered. What will you do with your Maine Coon while you are traveling? Sometimes, you will be able to bring it with you, but the chances are good that you won’t always be able to bring your pet along on your trip. Are you prepared?
Do you have small children or babies? Sometimes pets and babies do not get along well. Small children who do not know better can accidentally cause the animal pain – and the animal reacts to that – well – as animals do. This typically means with teeth and claws.
Will you be able to keep your Maine Coon Cat indoors at all times, or only take it outdoors on a leash and harness? If not, don’t adopt one. Many breeders require you to sign an agreement that states that the kitten will be an indoor pet. Cats are not dogs – they won’t stay in a fenced in yard without being restrained.
Never adopt a pet on a whim. It is something that requires a great deal of thought, because there is a great deal of responsibility attached to owning a pet. That responsibility lasts as long as the animal lives.
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