yeah
i had read that about the spaying as well. however, having a tom cat pissing everywhere wouldn't be acceptable.. I'm not sure what age they start spraying at, but i assume it would be within a year old. I will ask at the vets, see what they say.

The ones we are after are from a proper breeder, expensive, but probably worth it!
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Tue 27 Jan 2009, 17:39, 1 reply)

Maine Coons rock
Meet Mrs Guts


Not really knowing a huge amount about them- we'd only had mogs prior to this- before getting her from a rescue centre (£60- very credit crunch friendly) she took a little getting used to. She's a big girl and has the aerodynamics and agility of a transit van which can be problematic if she fancies "going high." She does indeed follow you round and likes to be with you were possible- keyboards are a particular favourite. She is bloody noisy- meows, warbles, chirrups and beeps (yes beeps) are all in the retinue.

We live in a cul de sac so her road sense has never been extensively tested but it doesn't seem bad. She's allowed out whenever she wants (although this required a dog flap to be fitted) and doesn't seem to go too far- I've heard that males can be a bit more wayward though. She has fought other cats though- she's been undamaged but I've forked out to repair the loser.

Do it- you won't regret it.
(Leonard Hatred briefly did some work on, Tue 27 Jan 2009, 18:46, closed)

I like her!
Does she have any friends looking for a home?

The bigger the cat, the better.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Wed 28 Jan 2009, 0:19, closed)