{"id":112432,"date":"2022-04-23T06:17:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T06:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T06:17:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T06:17:27","slug":"are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Are there stray Maine Coon cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Are_there_stray_Maine_Coon_cats\" title=\"Are there stray Maine Coon cats?\">Are there stray Maine Coon cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_stray_cat_is_a_Maine_Coon\" title=\"How can you tell if a stray cat is a Maine Coon?\">How can you tell if a stray cat is a Maine Coon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Do_Maine_Coon_cats_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do Maine Coon cats get attached to their owners?\">Do Maine Coon cats get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Can_Maine_Coons_survive_outside\" title=\"Can Maine Coons survive outside?\">Can Maine Coons survive outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Do_Maine_Coon_cats_stray\" title=\"Do Maine Coon cats stray?\">Do Maine Coon cats stray?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Where_are_Maine_Coon_cats_found\" title=\"Where are Maine Coon cats found?\">Where are Maine Coon cats found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#What_two_cats_make_a_Maine_Coon\" title=\"What two cats make a Maine Coon?\">What two cats make a Maine Coon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_a_Maine_Coon_mix\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat is a Maine Coon mix?\">How can I tell if my cat is a Maine Coon mix?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Do_Maine_Coons_get_attached_to_one_person\" title=\"Do Maine Coons get attached to one person?\">Do Maine Coons get attached to one person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Are_Maine_Coon_cats_clingy\" title=\"Are Maine Coon cats clingy?\">Are Maine Coon cats clingy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#How_do_you_bond_with_a_Maine_Coon\" title=\"How do you bond with a Maine Coon?\">How do you bond with a Maine Coon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#What_temperature_is_too_cold_for_Maine_Coons\" title=\"What temperature is too cold for Maine Coons?\">What temperature is too cold for Maine Coons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Why_are_Maine_Coons_not_allowed_outside\" title=\"Why are Maine Coons not allowed outside?\">Why are Maine Coons not allowed outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Are_there_stray_Maine_coon_cats\" title=\"Are there stray Maine coon cats?\">Are there stray Maine coon cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Do_Maine_Coons_do_well_outside\" title=\"Do Maine Coons do well outside?\">Do Maine Coons do well outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Where_do_Maine_Coon_cats_live\" title=\"Where do Maine Coon cats live?\">Where do Maine Coon cats live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#What_country_do_Maine_Coon_cats_come_from\" title=\"What country do Maine Coon cats come from?\">What country do Maine Coon cats come from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Is_a_Maine_Coon_cat_rare\" title=\"Is a Maine Coon cat rare?\">Is a Maine Coon cat rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#What_two_breeds_make_a_Maine_Coon_cat\" title=\"What two breeds make a Maine Coon cat?\">What two breeds make a Maine Coon cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#What_makes_up_a_Maine_Coon_cat\" title=\"What makes up a Maine Coon cat?\">What makes up a Maine Coon cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#What_is_the_origin_of_a_Maine_Coon_cat\" title=\"What is the origin of a Maine Coon cat?\">What is the origin of a Maine Coon cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#What_other_breed_of_cat_looks_like_a_Maine_Coon\" title=\"What other breed of cat looks like a Maine Coon?\">What other breed of cat looks like a Maine Coon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-stray-maine-coon-cats\/#Are_Maine_Coons_related_to_Bobcats\" title=\"Are Maine Coons related to Bobcats?\">Are Maine Coons related to Bobcats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_stray_Maine_Coon_cats\"><\/span>Are there stray Maine Coon cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Itx26#39;s very unusual to have a Maine Coon abandoned so I would think it could well be an unneutered male who has strayed after a female. Cats can very quickly resort feral-style ways when they are lost and starving, but this doesnx26#39;t mean he or she is a true feral and re-domestication should be only a matter of course.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_stray_cat_is_a_Maine_Coon\"><\/span>How can you tell if a stray cat is a Maine Coon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Physical Traits of a Maine Coon<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Body Shape u2013 Rectangle. One of the first clues that your cat is a Maine Coon is its body shape. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Fur Type u2013 Long and Shaggy. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Fur Location u2013 All Over Body, with a Mane and Thick Tail. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Eyes u2013 Unusually Large for Cats. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Ears u2013 Large and Furry. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Personality u2013 Outgoing.<\/li>\n<p>17-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Maine_Coon_cats_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do Maine Coon cats get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Maine Coon cats often follow their owners around the home since they are curious to know what their owners are up to. These highly intelligent felines are very affectionate and dog-like. This friendly and affectionate cat breed is also suited to living with other pets and is tolerant of young children.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Maine_Coons_survive_outside\"><\/span>Can Maine Coons survive outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to the Maine Coons fairly laid back personality, <b>they can be kept as either indoor or outdoor cats. Many Maine Coon owners prefer to keep them indoors however, as they are a very coveted breed and they have been known to get stolen when left to go outside alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Maine_Coon_cats_stray\"><\/span>Do Maine Coon cats stray?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Maine Coons are just as likely to run away as any other cat breed, although unneutered males are the most likely to roam. The possibility of your cat escaping is, unfortunately, always a risk if you own a cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_Maine_Coon_cats_found\"><\/span>Where are Maine Coon cats found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Physical Traits of a Maine Coon<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Body Shape u2013 Rectangle. One of the first clues that your cat is a Maine Coon is its body shape. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Fur Type u2013 Long and Shaggy. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Fur Location u2013 All Over Body, with a Mane and Thick Tail. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Eyes u2013 Unusually Large for Cats. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Ears u2013 Large and Furry. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Personality u2013 Outgoing.<\/li>\n<p>17-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_cats_make_a_Maine_Coon\"><\/span>What two cats make a Maine Coon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maine Coon cat is the largest domesticated breed of cats known to exist. Indigenous to <b>the state of Maine where it gets its name from, the Maine Coon is the most commonly found household cat in all parts of North America.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_a_Maine_Coon_mix\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat is a Maine Coon mix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Analyze the catx26#39;s size, eyes, tail, fur, paws, personality, body frame, and ear tufts, for clues, the cat is a Maine Coon mix. Genetic testing is the only full-proof method of identifying if you own a mixed Maine Coon, or not.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Maine_Coons_get_attached_to_one_person\"><\/span>Do Maine Coons get attached to one person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>Maine Coon cats are typically loyal to a single person, they have a charming friendliness that they extend to most people. They love meeting new friends, and theyx26#39;ll be happy to engage or interact with visitors to your house, unlike many cats who hide under the bed or otherwise avoid new people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Maine_Coon_cats_clingy\"><\/span>Are Maine Coon cats clingy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the Maine Coon is curious and enjoys human company, it is able to amuse itself and is <b>not considered needy or clingy. They enjoy physical affection and play, though they are not considered lap cats. The Maine Coon is a robust animal that is not easily rattled by the bustle and noise of a busy household.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_bond_with_a_Maine_Coon\"><\/span>How do you bond with a Maine Coon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, this can vary from cat to cat. For most Maine Coons, however, <b>being held and cuddling on your lap is their favorite way to show affection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_is_too_cold_for_Maine_Coons\"><\/span>What temperature is too cold for Maine Coons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to know what temperature is too cold for cats, so you can keep your pet safe and healthy through the winter. In general, you should not let your Maine Coon outside in weather below <b>30 degrees Fahrenheit for a long period of time. Even the hardy Maine Coon can suffer frostbite or even hypothermia!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Maine_Coons_not_allowed_outside\"><\/span>Why are Maine Coons not allowed outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maine Coons are <b>prone to obesity. Letting them outside reduces the risk of them developing this disease since the outdoor world gives them the chance to exercise regularly. They can hunt, climb trees, and generally play, as they would in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_stray_Maine_coon_cats\"><\/span>Are there stray Maine coon cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Itx26#39;s very unusual to have a Maine Coon abandoned so I would think it could well be an unneutered male who has strayed after a female. Cats can very quickly resort feral-style ways when they are lost and starving, but this doesnx26#39;t mean he or she is a true feral and re-domestication should be only a matter of course.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Maine_Coons_do_well_outside\"><\/span>Do Maine Coons do well outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to the Maine Coons fairly laid back personality, <b>they can be kept as either indoor or outdoor cats. Many Maine Coon owners prefer to keep them indoors however, as they are a very coveted breed and they have been known to get stolen when left to go outside alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_Maine_Coon_cats_live\"><\/span>Where do Maine Coon cats live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Physical Traits of a Maine Coon<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Body Shape u2013 Rectangle. One of the first clues that your cat is a Maine Coon is its body shape. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Fur Type u2013 Long and Shaggy. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Fur Location u2013 All Over Body, with a Mane and Thick Tail. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Eyes u2013 Unusually Large for Cats. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Ears u2013 Large and Furry. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Personality u2013 Outgoing.<\/li>\n<p>17-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_country_do_Maine_Coon_cats_come_from\"><\/span>What country do Maine Coon cats come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the Maine Coon is generally regarded as a native of <b>the state of Maine (in fact, the Maine Coon is the official Maine State Cat).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Maine_Coon_cat_rare\"><\/span>Is a Maine Coon cat rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maine Coon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_breeds_make_a_Maine_Coon_cat\"><\/span>What two breeds make a Maine Coon cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maine Coon breed was rare in the 1950s when they went out of style and almost went extinct. However, after the breed became the official state cat of Maine, its popularity soared, and it made a comeback in 1985. <b>Today, Maine Coons are so popular that they are no longer considered rare<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_up_a_Maine_Coon_cat\"><\/span>What makes up a Maine Coon cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maine Coon is a large and sociable cat, hence its nickname, x26quot;the gentle giant.x26quot; It is characterized by a prominent ruff along its chest, robust bone structure, rectangular body shape, an uneven two-layered coat with longer guard hairs over a silky satin undercoat, and a long, bushy tail.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_origin_of_a_Maine_Coon_cat\"><\/span>What is the origin of a Maine Coon cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maine Coon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_breed_of_cat_looks_like_a_Maine_Coon\"><\/span>What other breed of cat looks like a Maine Coon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>the Norwegian Forest<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Maine_Coons_related_to_Bobcats\"><\/span>Are Maine Coons related to Bobcats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Maine Coons Related To Bobcats? Maine Coon cats are <b>not related to bobcats, despite the physical similarities between these two species i.e. their large paws, big build, and tufted ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are there stray Maine Coon cats?How can you tell if a stray cat is a Maine Coon?Do Maine Coon cats get attached to their owners?Can Maine Coons survive outside?Do Maine Coon cats stray?Where are Maine Coon cats found?What two cats make a Maine Coon?How can I tell if my cat is a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112432"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112432"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112432\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112432"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}