Mr. Bates is the quintessential Maine Coon. From his lynx-tipped ears and beautiful neck ruff to his dainty pantaloons and big, bushy tail, Bates exemplifies all characteristics of the breed standard. He is a gentle giant who loves nothing better than to curl up on the laps of his humans or stretching out in front […]
Mr. Tufts is proud to be a Maine Coon Cat. His “wherever you are, I am” nature endears him to his humans. Maine Coons have been described as more like dogs than cats. Tufts is living proof! In his free time, Tufts enjoys snuggling with his mom and dad, “helping” with various chores around the […]
Mr. Bates and Mr. Tufts live in Wiscasset, Maine with their tenants, Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker. The tenants provide food (lots), toys (lots), let the kittens in and out (lots and lots) and loads and loads of love. Mr. Bates and Mr. Tufts are the latest in a long history of Maine Coon Cat landlords.
The kittens are named after Bates College and Tufts University . . . the alma maters of Ethan and Ingrid respectively. The Maine Coon is a large and sociable cat, hence its nickname, “the gentle giant.” It is characterized by a prominent ruff along its chest, robust bone structure, rectangular body shape, an uneven two […]