Maine Coon Look-Alike

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Meet Cisco - A Maine Coon Look-Alike

I admit, I'm partial to this little critter and in my opinion he's the best cat in the world. Though he looks and acts like a Maine Coon, our sweet little friend is simply a mixed breed we picked up at the animal shelter when he was a kitten.

This lens will share highlights of Cisco's life with his humans from his perspective and compare his characteristics with those of the Maine Coon cat.

Hi, I'm the Ciscokid!

Greetings--My name is Cisco and I'm pleased to be a Maine Coon Copycat.


main coon look-alike I've got my people well trained. Ma knows exactly when to give me my treat. I expect my tasty dish of Gourmet cat food as soon as she gets home from work--can you believe, she only gives me a quarter of a can per day? Of course, I don't live on that small ration.

My regular food is dry cat food--I tolerate it 'cause that's all I get to survive on--I don't have the luxury of being finicky. But I sure look forward to Ma coming home each afternoon. I greet her at the door (I'm part dog), and follow her around and talk to her until she gives me my treat.

When she first started giving me my small portion of Fancy Feast, she gave it to me when she woke up in the morning. I don't understand why she stopped doing that--it was great to have a treat bright and early in the morning...after all I was a perfect alarm clock.

Main Coon Look-AlikeI get treats from Pa too. Where ever I am in the house, whether sleeping or window watching, I tune in to his psyche every time he even thinks about opening a can of tuna fish. I'll appear just in time for him to pour the tuna water into a bowl for me. I like water, but that tuna water is something special.

I have a "poverty phobia" and I try not to completely empty my bowl of dry cat food. If I'm hungry, and there are only a few morsels left, I'll stare at the bowl and wait for it to be filled before I eat any more.

Whenever Ma and Pa get into a discussion, I want to be part of the conversation. I'll get between them and start talking. I love talking any time my people talk to me and I usually get the last word.

Maine Coon Look-AlikeI also like talking to the birds and other cats that venture into my yard. I enjoy my freedom to go in and out whenever I feel like it. I have a cat door into the backyard. Often I like to go out to the front yard and Ma and Pa let me exit through their front door. If they forget to let me back in, I simply climb the fence to the backyard and through my cat door. I'm happy just being in my own yard and have no interest in venturing beyond my domain.

I am a well adjusted, content and happy cat.

Maine Coon or not . . . . I rule

See How I Compare To Those Coon Beauties

I FIT IN WITH THE BEST OF THOSE COONS!

Maine Coon Characteristics From Cisco's Point of View:
  • 1) Easy going, mild mannered, friendly demeanor (me all the way--I'm a "gentle giant")

    2) Large, massive appearance (I'm 16 lbs)

    3) Luxuriant, plumed tail (I got it, I got it)

    4) Good hunter (I bring in large nectar moths, preying mantis, katydids and once I caught a hummingbird)

    5) Kittenish throughout their lives (I chase ropes, play hide and seek with Ma, I love to jump on the bed and get under the new clean sheets as they are being thrown on the bed)

    6) Soft, chirping or squeaking voice (that's me for sure, except when I demand my treat--then I get a little loud and even scold my Ma. I am also very good at trilling my meows when I am feeling very comfortable and happy and getting special attention from my people.)

    7) Self confident and not too needy (I can be alone and I also enjoy the company of my people--but I keep it cool and try not to show too much interest)

    8) Ideal personality (Well, what more can I say--I've got the whole package)

Caught in my cave 

Enjoying my domain 

I love my catnip plant 

On my lookout tower 

Maine Coon Photos From Flickr

Maine Coon Cat by mick / Lumix
Tunnel cat by Takashi(aes256)
Oscar, mit sich und der Welt zufrieden - Oscar, being at one with the world by Jorbasa
Two cats Sleeping by barbourians
Two cats - one big one small by barbourians
Orange Cat by alana sise
Orange Cat by alana sise
Sie sagt, sie kommt in ein paar Tagen wieder! - She says, she comes back in a few days! by Jorbasa
Alien Alarm (2) by Jorbasa
Alien Alarm (1) by Jorbasa
Oscar beobachtet aufmerksam Amselmann Kurti - Oscar keeping an eye on Mr. Blackbird Kurti by Jorbasa
Oscar modelt - Oscar works as model. by Jorbasa
automatically generated by Flickr

Ma's Favorite Picture

Poster of me created by photobucket

Maine Coon Look-Alike

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My Favorite Links About Maine Coons

Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Maine Coon
An indepth look into the Maine Coon breed, the native American longhaired cat.
Maine Coon Cat Breeders: Fanciers Breeder Referral List
Information, links, and international breeder contact information for the Maine Coon cat breed.
Breed Article: Maine Coon
An indepth look into the Maine Coon breed, the native American longhaired cat
Maine Coon Cats by Verismo: Maine Coon Cat Pictures
Many cute pictures of CFA National Winning Maine Coon Cats and kittens from this breeder. Discusses Maine Coon Cat patterns, colors, and personality.
Maine Coon Rescue
Maine Coon Rescue is a nationwide 501c3 Non-Profit organization dedicated to rescuing Maine Coon and Maine Coon Mix cats. We are a network of volunteers who share one love-our beloved Maine Coons. We assist in assuring that these cats are placed in carefully s

The Endearing Maine Coon Cat

So Easy To Love

My Favorite On YouTube
Maine Coon - the American Cat
by broadsurf | video info

178 ratings | 138,274 views
curated content from YouTube

See My New Showroom of Cat Toys Etc

I hope you'll take a few minutes to visit my new lens, Cat-Toys-Etc. I picked out my favorites in cat toys, cat trees and cat tunnels.

See Ma's Cat Toy Store

Variety Is a Cat's Delight

I love variety in my day. Toys are part of my daily regimen. Ma keeps changing them to ad variety so I don't get bored. Sometimes I don't see something again for 6 months. It's a nice surprise when I see them again. The catnip toys and tunnels are my favorites. I'm ecstatic when I get close to catnip. And I love to hide in tunnels and caves.
Nell's Cat Toys
Toys for Cats--Mice toys, Catnip toys, Ropes, Tunnels

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Let's Hear From All You Cat Lovers

Share some favorite or funny characterists about your cat.

Where is the most unusual place you have found your cat sleeping?

  • RinchenChodron May 2, 2012 @ 10:35 am | delete
    Cisco might want to meet /www.squidoo.com/kisser-my-russian-blue-cat" target=new>my cat Kisser. Nice to see ya Cicso!
  • kathysart Dec 31, 2011 @ 10:28 am | delete
    I have 2 indoor kitties. A house is not a home w/o a cat! Thumbs up lens and angel blessed.
  • DesignedbyLisa Dec 10, 2011 @ 10:55 am | delete
    what a cute cat!
  • efriedman Aug 19, 2011 @ 10:45 am | delete
    Fun pictures, obviously Cisco is an excellent pet. I miss my old Maine coon cat of years ago. Best wishes from another Ellen
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Aug 8, 2011 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    Cisco sure is a handsome boy. And, he sure is loved. Very heart-warming account. Thoroughly enjoyed meeting your special, one-of-a-kind fur-person. Don't they add such joy to life? Glad you let Cisco create his very own lens. :-)
  • vallain Jul 6, 2011 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    My sister has a Maine Coon Cat and they are a handsome cat. Thanks for introducing us to Cisco.
  • CastleRoy Jul 4, 2011 @ 8:40 am | delete
    beautiful cat
  • SereneSea May 18, 2011 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    Love your pet, he is an adorable, special and cute cat.
  • CreativeArtist May 7, 2011 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    Our two cats enjoy their cat condo tree, and hanging out with me when I work on the computer. I love their company.
  • hlkljgk Apr 18, 2011 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    what a cute big cat!
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Cat Food -- Designed for the Maine Coon Cat 

The perfect answer to those little presents your cat leaves on your carpet.

Royal Canin Dry Cat Food, Maine Coon 31 Formula, 2.5-Pound Bag

Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 05/26/2012)Buy Now

Does your cat gulp down her food and then minutes later cough it up onto your carpet? I'm no exception--I just simply avoided chewing all together with the smaller morsels of dry cat food.....not a healthy practice. Finally, the answer--a dry cat food specifically made for Maine Coon cats. Promotes chewing. Try it in the small package and if you get the results you want, order a larger package the next time.