| You love your Maine Coon Cat, and you want to | | | | well, and you should definitely take advantage of |
| socialize with other Maine Coon Cat Lover's as well. | | | | those resources. Many of the organizations maintain |
| There are many reasons for doing so - aside from | | | | email lists, but you can find a slew of email lists |
| the social aspect of it. When you associate with | | | | devoted to Maine Coon Cats through Yahoo Groups |
| other Maine Coon Cat owners, you will learn a great | | | | as well, at |
| deal of information, and you may even find a mentor | | | | Be prepared for an onslaught of mail if you don't |
| to get you started with shows. | | | | choose the daily digest feature! These lists have |
| In fact, cat shows are an excellent place to meet | | | | many members who are conversing and sharing |
| other Maine Coon owners. Here, you can not only | | | | information throughout the day, and there will be a |
| see their cats, but you can also talk to them about | | | | great deal of email in your inbox. It is a good idea to |
| their show preparation and how they care for their | | | | set up an email account especially for these lists as |
| cats in general. Take the time to talk to the cat | | | | well. |
| owner's at these shows. There is a great deal to | | | | Ask your breeder about other Maine Coon Cat |
| learn, and numerous contacts to be made. Carry | | | | owners in the area. Often breeders keep up with the |
| cards with you that have your contact details on | | | | people who adopt their kittens. Obviously, the |
| them. | | | | breeder will maintain the privacy of the other |
| Find out if there is a Maine Coon Cat club in your | | | | owners, but you can give him your contact details |
| area. You may be surprised to find out that there is. | | | | and ask him to share them with his other clients. You |
| Talking to the breeder in your area - or as close to | | | | can also ask your veterinarian to give your contact |
| your area as possible - is the best way to find these | | | | details to other Maine Coon Cat owners who are his |
| clubs. In most cases, the breeder will be a member | | | | clients. |
| of the club, and can give you contact details and | | | | Maine Coon Cats are a special breed, and a special |
| information for joining. | | | | breed of humans is owned by them. Again, it is a |
| Contact national organizations that have local | | | | good idea to meet other Maine Coon Cat owners, to |
| branches as well. This is another way to connect with | | | | share information and to develop life long friendships |
| Maine Coon Cat owner's in your area. These | | | | based on a common interest. You may have to do a |
| organizations typically hold regular meetings. You | | | | little work to find the Maine Coon Cat owners in your |
| should become a member of these organizations, as | | | | area, but they are there if you look for them! |
| a Maine Coon Cat owner. | | | | A great starting guide for owners of Maine Coon |
| There are numerous online resources for connecting | | | | Cats. |
| with Maine Coon Cat owners around the world as | | | | |