About a year ago, we (actually I...my husband was just being nice) decided it was time to adopt another cat, since our Daisy had to "go to sleep" at age 21 the previous December. I was on Petfinder and fell in love with an 11 year old cat in an SPCA in Pa, so..off we went. However, the cat I had chosen was not at all friendly and really didn't want anything to do with people.
I was so disappointed, but in the meantime my husband saw an 8-month little Maine Coon/tortoise shell in another cage sleeping. Saying "this is the one" we signed the papers and brought her home. She had apparently been rescued from an abusive environment and was very quiet the entire 3-hour trip home.
Once there, however, she immediately took over! It didn't take any time at all to work her way into my husband's heart and they have become very good friends. He has nicknamed her "Goofy" because of her silly antics.
No one can ignore that sweet "little doll" face, beautiful coat, and teeny meow. She loves to untie shoelaces while the shoes are still on your feet and she especially likes sitting on top of the recliner so she can twirl your hair in her paws.
Since we travel from time to time we thought she should have a playmate, which at first didn't really work out too well (see Sara's story), but now they are best buddies and keep us entertained with their silliness. They very much enjoy playing together.
We are so glad that we adopted these two beautiful "Maine Coon" girls from the shelters...and would clearly encourage others to do the same.

Sonya Kunkle
Swain, NY