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THE FOLLOWING CAT IS BEING CARED FOR IN A LOVING MCR FOSTER HOME.

*Clarisse is bonded to her brother Kringle. They MUST be adopted together.*

Clarisse and Kringle are a bonded pair of kittens who came from outdoors and into our loving care. They had not been socialized at all. They didn't even seem friendly to humans at first. They'd run around and play when no one was in the room. But as soon as someone was there, they'd hide under the couch. After a couple of weeks, they started to appear when someone was around, but were completely untouchable. If we even looked at them, they were ready to bolt! If we picked them up, we had to be prepared for a complete freakout! Clarisse still freaks out when I pick her up, and she will squirm and fight to be put back down, but neither is aggressive. Clarisse is just squirmy! Kringle is more scared and will freeze up when held. It took a very long time and lots of persistence, but I could finally at least pet them on the floor and the cat tree. Kringle sits up on the top of the cat tree behind a curtain. He likes that because the sun shines in that window. At first, when I approached him, he would shake all over! I kept petting him all the time, and he could finally be touched and picked up. Clarisse is so friendly and will walk around all cute with her tail in the air. She will come up to me and I can pet her, as long as she remains on the floor. What I've been doing is picking her up every time I go into her space. I pick her up, she squirms, I then put her back down and love on her. I do that every time I see her, holding her for a few more seconds each time. I feel with time, she will eventually understand that love doesn't hurt, and people can be good to her. 

When they are in the carrier for vet trips, they are scared all over again. They snuggle together and hide their faces. However, they are less afraid than they were. They will pop their heads up at times, looking around with curiosity. They never did that before. I reach in and pet them like crazy while they are in their carriers. They do gain confidence and seem less scared this way. 

I really think with time, these babies will blossom as they get to know you. I feel they want love and just don't know how to accept it. Clarisse wants attention a lot, especially when she knows you have wet food! Kringle is still more reclusive, but has finally gotten to where he will come down from the cat tree for wet food while I'm still in the room. This is a huge step for him, and I'm so proud of him. He will even rub his face on your hand now, which is a long way from just sitting and shaking all over. He peeks out from behind his curtain with one eye and a look on his face that says, "Are you here for me?" Clarisse just knows you're there for her! Now open that can, human!

These two will need someone very patient, but also assertive, from the very start. They cannot be left to hide and decompress like most cats. If you allow them to hide, they will never come around. They will stay reclusive. You will have to mess with them from day one and make them let you pet them. Otherwise, they will regress from how far they've come. I truly thought they were feral at first, but they were just scared of people, and I'm not sure why. Even after being here for weeks, they are still cautious. In the beginning, I made the mistake of letting them hide and come around on their terms. With these two, that would never have happened. Most cats will eventually come around in their own time. Kringle and Clarisse would be perfectly happy living with you and being allowed to stay wild. I felt they deserved to feel loving hands, a lap to lie on, and people to interact with them. They deserve to know what it feels like to be a part of a loving and interactive family.

Due to their shy personalities, I'd like to keep them fairly close to my home. I really feel that if an adopter follows what I've said and works with them constantly from day 1, they will settle in nicely. After a while, they may not even seem bonded. However, if you put them in a carrier together and you'll see them revert back to scared kitten behavior, needing each other for support. For that reason, I'd like to keep them together. 

Kringle and Clarisse have been around other cats with a mesh wall separating them. I think they would be okay with cats or even calm dogs, with very specific and slow introductions. My idea of a good introduction space would be a room in which they only have maybe one place to hide. If there's a bed, couch, or other furniture they can get up under or inside of, they will hide and never come out. This is very important since the new family needs to hit the ground running with socialization upon arrival. I do not recommend letting them loose in the main part of the house for a couple of weeks. They need an area to run and play, but also small enough to feel safe and secure. Right now they are in a smaller area with a large cat tree, a couple of chairs and a table. A corner to hide in would be okay. I know I am being very specific with what I'm hoping for, but it's for the best possible outcome for these two babies. They've come so far, and we want that to continue. 

Kringle and Clarisse have a choice of litter boxes. They have a litter robot and a huge regular litter box. They will use any box and any litter, it seems, but when given the choice, they do use the robot more. You do not have to have one. I'm just saying if you happen to have one, they will use it for sure. Currently, I use Tidy Cats and Catalyst Litter. Catalyst is sort of like a very fine sawdust litter. It's lightweight and soft on their paws. It seems to work with odors well, somehow, too. It's like magic! Some cats won't use it, but these two really aren't picky. 

As for their diet, they will eat most wet food I put down. I've tried various wet foods with them. Just like kids, if given a choice, they'll eat the Friskies or the equivalent with much more excitement than the expensive stuff. Go figure. I am currently feeding Iams indoor dry food. They don't seem to have tummy troubles when changing foods, so what you decide to feed them will be okay. 

Have I scared you off yet? Do you think you have what it takes to bring these babies the rest of the way to being outgoing? Clarisse is already there, she just needs work on being held. I see both of them being lap cats once they understand how great that is. Time, patience, and persistence are what they need. Assertive owners who won't let them hide all the time. With these two, you have to be prepared to take the kitties by the horns! I think kids who understand not to pick Clarisse up would be best. We don't want her to scratch anyone when she is still scared of being picked up and held. So, older kids are preferred, please. 

If you are within about 5 hours of Mount Lookout, WV and are willing to meet halfway, apply today! I am open to other distances and circumstances on a case-by-case basis, so don't be afraid to ask!

Click here to learn more about Kringle.

Clarisse's adoption fee is $225.00. Kringle's adoption fee is $225.00. There is a $25.00 discount for adopting two cats. So the fee for both cats would be $425.00.

Your adoption fee includes spay/neuter, FVRCP Vaccine, Rabies Vaccine, Combo Test (Neg/Neg), dewormer, flea prevention, microchip, and wellness visit. 

 

For more information, please contact Maine Coon Rescue at: adoption@mainecoonrescue.net.
DOB (approx): 09/16/2024
Location: Mount Lookout, WV 26678
Available for Adoption: NOW

 

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