First off, let me apologize if this is not the best place for this post - feel free to steer me in the right direction!
Right now, I do not have a cat of my own but foster kittens about every couple of months for the local veterinary hospital. I will be adopting my own cat or kitten once my schedule settles down, probably in June or July. I know I've got a lot of time, but what can I say? I'm excited and like to do my research.
Let me preface this by saying that I am a huge advocate for rescue and will of course first check local shelters for the right cat or kitten. I will continue to contribute to rescue work in any way I can. However, I feel like I'm looking for a very specific temperament and appearance, so I'm not opposed to getting a kitten or retired adult from a reputable and responsible breeder. I was hoping to hear some experiences of Maine Coon and Ragdoll owners. I am drawn to the social, easy going, affectionate nature of these big fluffy breeds, but I'm not sure which is best for my lifestyle.
I love affectionate, snuggly, confident, people-oriented cats. I'm definitely okay with a cat that needs lots of attention. I'm a total homebody and will be around to give a cat as much lovin' as he needs when I get home from work. I would say the only trait I'm trying to avoid is overly-vocal. I think it's great when kitties like to have conversations with you, but I'm not a fan of being yowled at constantly. I work about 8 hours a day, so I need a cat that is okay with hanging out by himself for a while.
Which breed, from your experiences, would be best for me?
Right now, I do not have a cat of my own but foster kittens about every couple of months for the local veterinary hospital. I will be adopting my own cat or kitten once my schedule settles down, probably in June or July. I know I've got a lot of time, but what can I say? I'm excited and like to do my research.
Let me preface this by saying that I am a huge advocate for rescue and will of course first check local shelters for the right cat or kitten. I will continue to contribute to rescue work in any way I can. However, I feel like I'm looking for a very specific temperament and appearance, so I'm not opposed to getting a kitten or retired adult from a reputable and responsible breeder. I was hoping to hear some experiences of Maine Coon and Ragdoll owners. I am drawn to the social, easy going, affectionate nature of these big fluffy breeds, but I'm not sure which is best for my lifestyle.
I love affectionate, snuggly, confident, people-oriented cats. I'm definitely okay with a cat that needs lots of attention. I'm a total homebody and will be around to give a cat as much lovin' as he needs when I get home from work. I would say the only trait I'm trying to avoid is overly-vocal. I think it's great when kitties like to have conversations with you, but I'm not a fan of being yowled at constantly. I work about 8 hours a day, so I need a cat that is okay with hanging out by himself for a while.
Which breed, from your experiences, would be best for me?