In reality, the Maine Coon is likely the offspring of
shorthaired local cats and long - haired cats from abroad, akin to these introduced by the Vikings to North America.
Not exact matches
Though she did not make it to the US, her
cats reached the shore of Wiscasset in Maine, where they bred with other
shorthaired local breeds thus giving an offspring of modern - known Maine Coons.
He and his wife, Sharon, filled their house with the sound of pattering paws: a 20 year - old terrier mix named Rusty, a female Chihuahua, a seven year - old American
Shorthair cat named Punkin, and Bonzai, a Main Coon
cat adopted in 2011 from a
local shelter.
Helping Persian
Cats network of dedicated volunteers rescues primarily Persians, Himalayans Exotic Shorthairs, Scottish Folds and other breed cats, from local animal shelters in the Southern California area, and from private owners in special circumstances, and from breeders who are no longer able to care for their c
Cats network of dedicated volunteers rescues primarily Persians, Himalayans Exotic
Shorthairs, Scottish Folds and other breed
cats, from local animal shelters in the Southern California area, and from private owners in special circumstances, and from breeders who are no longer able to care for their c
cats, from
local animal shelters in the Southern California area, and from private owners in special circumstances, and from breeders who are no longer able to care for their
catscats.
If you opt to adopt from your
local shelter or rescue organization, you will be presented with the kaleidoscope of colors that domestic
shorthaired and domestic longhaired
cat fur coats have to offer.
From Border Collies to Bull Dogs, Burmese to British
Shorthair — not to mention rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and just about every companion animal you can think of... you can expect to see more than just mix - breed dogs and
cats behind the wire of your
local pound or shelter.