A Virtual Tour of Sassy Koonz Cattery
Take a virtual tour inside the Sassy Koonz Maine Coon Cattery
How I Choose Cats for My Breeding Program
Being involved in a breeding program for Maine Coons is serious business. There’s so much that goes into the creation of such a wonderful breed of cat. None of which is seen by the public. It’s all done behind the scenes. Most people think that it’s as easy as buying a male and a female …
How to Photograph Kittens and Cats
Capturing the essence of a beautiful kitten in a photograph is something to behold! They’re so full of life, love, and personality. To be able to bottle,all of that up into one camera frame can be, well…quite challenging. When I first started looking at Maine Coon kittens online, I noticed two types of photographs being …
How Much Does it Cost to Own a Cat
How Much Does it Cost to Own a Cat? Something that a lot of people never consider or think about it “How much does it cost to own a cat”? At first the answer seems simple. Maybe just some litter and cat food right? Think again! If you want to keep your cat (OR CATS) …
How I Choose Names for My Kittens
When it comes to naming a kitten, it takes some thought. As a breeder, I have to come up with a lot of names for the Maine Coon Kittens. I wanted to create a theme that was cool, and also represented a little piece of me at the same time. The theme for Sassy Koonz …
Raising A Healthy Cat
Raising a Healthy Cat We all want to know what it means to be raising a healthy cat. Cats are stoic by nature, and even in their worst of times, we can’t always tell if something is wrong with them. While this strong personality is something we admire about our feline friends, it’s also something …
Delilah Goes Home with Gilmour
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Find out exactly what I mean when you hear the story where I get punched in the face.
Ten Additional Items You Need To Go with Your Maine Coon Kitten
A Maine Coon Kitten is ridiculously cute. The excitement of bringing home your new baby after the long wait sometimes leaves you so flabbergasted. There are so many things you need to buy and have ready for when your kitten comes home. Some of the usual things are easy to remember. Litter Litter box [I …
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Local Cat Shows – Here is My Truth About Them
When I first decided to enter the space of breeding Maine Coons, I was told that I needed to attend and participate in local cat shows or else no one would take me seriously. Without resistance, I jumped on the cat show train. I entered Omega, my solid white kitten in his very first cat …
Why Do Cats Sleep At The Foot of the Bed?
Why Do Cats Sleep At The Foot of the Bed? All cat owners may wonder why do cats sleep at the foot of the bed? While cats have the reputation of being aloof and only wanting affection when it suits them, cat owners will often tell a different story. The cold, narcissistic, needy cat that …