Omletina Kyckling Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'm really really wanting a kitten, have been for years to be honest, but it's really in my head all of the time now..... I have two big boys, who are half bengal, brothers, now 7 years old. I'm thinking I'd like either a maine coon or norwegian forest cat. I can't afford a full priced one so would be looking at a cross breed. I've found a few on the net, including some maine coon crosses not far away which seem to have the big ear tufts. I would get a girl this time, and a kitten, like I said, so that she wouldnt' be so much competition for the boys. My neighbours have offered to loan me a large puppy cage, which their bulldog used to go in, so she could be in the lounge in the cage, with litter tray, bed, food etc. so the boys can see her and smell her but not go for her. I'd then get her out at controlled times with the boys so they get used to each other and I could leave her in there if I'm out so she'd be ok. I could also shut her in a different part of the house so the boys couldn't get at her. What do people think? She'd be called Freya by the way..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 ....erm any replies might be a bit late because I just might be going to look at a maine coon cross and I just might ahem be taking a cat carrier with me........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I've got a hankering for a Scottish Fold kitten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 ....erm any replies might be a bit late because I just might be going to look at a maine coon cross and I just might ahem be taking a cat carrier with me........ I think you've answered your own question Daine Don't worry about your big boys - kittens soon learn to keep out of the way of big hissing monsters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Love the name Get a Devon Rex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 as soon as I read your first post, I knew you didn't really want our advice - you'd already decided! Go for it, the separation arrangements you describe sound just right, and they will soon get used to each other. Pictures, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 me thinks that A kitten is a bit of a fib here!!! cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 aww me too.. have always wanted a maine coon.. look forward to pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Yay! Every home should have a Maine Coon. Preferably two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Any photos of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Come on put us all out of our curiosity...PICS please of your new kitty we know you've got one hidden somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 As Cathy said - 'A' kitten may be a bit of an understatement!! Come on Diane - pics of the new arrivalS please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'll upload soon, but it's so damn slow when you have to go via Photobucket, wish we could just upload photos directly like you can in Facebook! Everything takes so much longer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 OK, I confess.....I went to look at A maine coon cross kitten, but there were two sisters and I couldn't bear splitting them up so I came home with TWO maine coon cross kittens......they are both gorgeous. I went to Pets at home and bought a big dog cage so they are in that in the front room and have their litter tray, feed bowls, cat scratcher and pink bed in there. They've both been out for a cuddle (without the boys present) and seemed really calm and happy to be handled, as you'll see from the photos. The boys have both been and inspected them, and the smaller kitten had a good hiss and growl at them, will keep them apart for some time yet! I'm definitely calling one Freya and am toying with lots of different names for the other....here are some photos (my mum came over, t's the first time she's driven since we lost dad early last week and she came without telling me, she had some lovely kitty holding time, and they both kissed her on the nose, which she loved!) Kitty 1 and kitty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 OMG sooooo cute. They are just the most adorable things ever. Congrats on your new additions. Am going to show hubby pics later see if can sway him. So delighted for you and your new kittens. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Aaww! They are SO gorgeous and snuggly looking - you couldn't possibly split them up Freya's cats that pulled her chariot were supposedly called Bygul and Tregul, or you could choose another Norse or other goddess name. They're so beautiful they definitely need names to match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 They are gorgeous! super super super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 They are so beautiful. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Oh my goodness! Look at those tufty ears! And those humungous feet! They are gorgeous girls, I'm not surprised you couldn't split them up! Am a little worried about your boys though. They will have a run for their money when those girls are fully grown How do you manage to find such gorgeous cats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 TWO kittens! They are absolutely gorgeous, I would love a Maine Coon (or two!) and I hope that having them helps you and your mum, it will be a distraction for her when she's feeling low. I am soooo envious! I made a decision a few years ago that I wouldn't have a kitten again but they are just lovely. Glad to hear they are settling in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 They are so beautiful, lovely photos. I feel relaxed just looking at them (and jealous ) You were very lucky to find them, it was obviously meant to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 *sigh* beautiful im really pleased that they adore your mum aswell - that was lovely cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 How do you manage to find such gorgeous cats? I found them online, like most things.....searched for maine coons and norwegian forest cats herehttp://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pets4homes/home.nsf/kittensforsale/ Here they arehttp://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pets4homes/home.nsf/LookupUNID/BC87634E20BCB8FB80257885006D2DD3 I got a deal on 2!! They are settling in so well, both using their litter tray. They sleep together in the little pink cube thing my neighbour gave me for them (her cat wouldn't have anything to do with it, but then again he is a boy!) and have had a hearty breakfast.....not let them out for free play yet as I'm in and out all the time back and forth to mum's trying to sort out dad's funeral......I can hear him in the back of my mind "what has she done now? Two kittens? tut" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Congratulations, they are gorgeous . What lovely photos too . I really hope they help you and your mum through this sad time for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
