Maine Coon
Elgon
🩷Meet ELGON
Interested in adopting? Please follow these steps:
*Read this entire bio carefully to ensure this kitten is the right fit for your home.
*Complete the adoption application link—do not email, have your vet clinic release your records.
*Fill out the application thoroughly and with detail to help us find the best match.
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APPLICATION https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PURH/Cat
🩷Adopters are chosen based on the best fit for each cat, not first come,
first served.
SPECIFICS
Purebred Maine Coon Kitten: Silver smoke tabby, gold/green eyes, neutered male, 8 months, 7 lbs, has claws.
Cat friendly: *Must have a similar age, playful feline companion or adopt a littermate.*
Dog friendly: Probably with appropriate introductions to a dog that would ignore him.
Kid friendly: 13 years +, cat savvy and respectful.
Special needs: None.
🐾GETTING TO KNOW ME
ELGON like his siblings has a luxurious coat with lovely silver and white and set-off by intense gold-green eyes. He has a silkier coat that will require moderate care. It’s not cottony nor prone to significant matting. At only 8 months old he will not mature completely until he is approximately 4-5 years old. Elgon is a cautious and curious guy who can be a bit of a wall flower to start. Once comfortable (and please be patient), Elgon will slowly but surely warm up and seek out human affection. He enjoys being talked to with Churu’s and treats being a great way to connect and LOVES WAND TOYS.
🐾IDEAL HOME
Elgon needs a home that is stable, calm, quiet, patient, and experienced and will let Elgon move at his own pace. Elgon is not a demanding kind of kitty, but the more time you invest into him, the more you will receive in return. Being carried around isn’t his favorite thing, just yet, and at this point prefers to rest next to people. Elgon would thrive with an attentive family who’s home regularly and willing to indulge his daily playtime activities. As a kitten he must have a young, sweet, feline friend as a companion. His wish list includes cat trees near windows for bird-watching and cozy spots to lounge with his favorite humans. He is obsessed with human attention once comfortable.
A quieter home without “too much” of anything would be ideal. He will not thrive in chaos. But with any new animal, starting off in a safe space with plenty of time to acclimate is critical. Starting out, he prefers to observe you from a safe distance(unless you have a wand toy), but he is easily swayed with some encouraging talk, quiet time together and once you get petting, he’ll keep rubbing up against you for more. He really loves his breakfast and dinner, which consists of Honest Kitchen rehydrated chicken, Churu and currently loves the fresh and clean water from his ceramic water fountain.
Algon is perfect with his litter box. (REMEMBER—Maine Coons need extra-large litter boxes. No covers.) He is a big eater and between breakfast and dinner eats about 20oz of wet food daily. Maine Coon kittens eat A-LOT! We recommend schedule feeding since staying at a healthy weight will help minimize stress on joints. Eating is one of his favorite things to do.
🐾CARE REQUIREMENTS
*Feeding: Honest Kitchen Rehydrated Food, twice daily.
*Litter: Large, open-style box with unscented clumping litter (one box per cat, plus one extra) currently using Worlds Best & Grass Seed Litters.
*Grooming: Combing once a week with a monthly nail trim.
🐾TRANSITION TIPS
Elgon needs a patient family who understands that settling in takes time—often up to three months. Elgon will absolutely need to start out in a “base camp” room in his new home, while he becomes familiar and comfortable with his new people and another potential cat, and he will let you know when he’s ready to explore more of the home. Please research brining home a new cat & proper cat introductions. YouTube has many great Jackson Galaxy videos to help with introductions.
🐾IMPORTANT: FIP CURED 🎗️
This incredible boy has completed FIP protocol and is CURED! Please educate yourself at https://www.fipglobalcats.com/ and ensure your vet is FIP-knowledgeable. We’re happy to answer questions!
✨WHY MAINE COONS ARE MAGICAL
The “Gentle Giants” of the cat world, Maine Coons are:
• Slow-maturing (full growth at 4-5 years)
• Incredibly social, loyal, and dog-like in personality
• Chatty communicators (chirps, trills, purrs, occasional meows)
• Water-obsessed weirdos (may join you in the shower!)
• Brush 2-3 times weekly (5-10 minute sessions)
• Occasional baths enhance their natural glamour
• Daily teeth brushing required (gingivitis-prone breed)
• They’re “mouthy”—love to gently hold fingers/hands
• Can be predisposed to ear, nose and throat polyps
VETTING PROVIDED
Exam, neutered, tested negative for FELV/FIV & heartworm, FVRCP and rabies vaccinated, CBC/Chemistry bloodwork, completed parasite protocol, completed FIP protocol, and is microchipped. Medical Records are supplied at adoption completion.
LOCATION AND ADOPTION
Fostered in Valparaiso, IN (45 min from Chicago and SW Michigan, 2 hours from Wisconsin).
Adoption fee: $700
PurrHarmony, Inc. does not transport or ship cats. We welcome long distance Adopters. Adopters must travel to the foster home or nearest airport (at the discretion of the foster parent).
Cat must be picked up within two weeks of adoption approval/acceptance unless prior arrangements have been made.
To be considered as a possible forever home, please click on the APPLY button below:
PurrHarmony does not ship or transport foster cats. Adopters must come to meet and adopt the cat. Depending upon location, foster parents may be willing to meet at a local airport.
