Rickoons Maine Coon Cattery

09/01/2025

Everyone have a great Labor Day you deserved a day off!

08/29/2025

08/28/2025

Purring is a form of positive communication, but some cats also purr when they are hurt. And it just so happens that the sound frequency which improves bone density and healing is the same frequency as our cats’ purr.

While we could be tempted to assume that this is a massive coincidence, it’s worth considering that purring requires energy. And animals don’t ever waste energy. If they are doing something it usually has a benefit...

08/27/2025

Good question! 😼😻😹

08/23/2025

Guests welcome — as long as you respect the real boss. 🐾

08/23/2025

Ever wonder what makes orange cats so special? Spoiler alert: It’s in their DNA! 🧬 Let’s break it down. 👇

🐾 1. 80% of orange cats are BOYS. Why? The orange gene is linked to the X chromosome. Males only need ONE copy to be orange, but females need TWO! That’s why ginger girls are rare!

🐾 2. No such thing as a solid orange cat. Every single orange cat is a tabby—even if their stripes are faint. The gene for solid orange fur? It doesn’t exist.

🐾 3. Freckles, freckles everywhere! 🐯 A lot of orange cats get little black spots on their nose, lips, and gums as they grow. It’s called lentigo—and yes, it’s 100% adorable.

🐾 4. Orange cats = extra social? 🤔 Studies suggest male orange cats tend to be friendlier and bolder than other cats. Coincidence? Science says maybe not!

🐾 5. Some are bright orange, some are creamy. Why? It’s all about pheomelanin, the pigment that creates orange fur. Some cats have more, some have less. That’s why you see different shades of ginger!

🐾 6. Big boys, big attitudes. Male orange cats tend to be larger than other cats. In the wild, bigger size = more dominance. Maybe that’s why they act like they own the place. 😼

🐾 7. Sun addicts! 🌞 Orange cats LOVE warmth. Their fur absorbs light differently, making them naturally drawn to sunny spots and warm blankets.

🐾 8. They TALK. A lot. 🗣️ Ever notice orange cats seem extra chatty? Some owners swear they’re the most vocal felines out there. Science hasn’t confirmed it—but orange cat parents KNOW.

🐾 9. They might live longer? 🧐 Some research suggests coat color could be linked to lifespan. Bigger size = survival advantage. But at the end of the day, health matters more than fur color!

🐾 10. They’ve been loved for centuries. 🏺 Ancient cultures believed orange cats brought luck, warmth, and prosperity. They knew what was up!

🔥 Orange cats = tiny tigers with BIG personalities. If you have one, you already know. 😉

Content & image from Cat Lovers Community! 😸

08/14/2025

Something really funny!