Younggren's Maine Coon Cattery

Younggren's Maine Coon Cattery Ranch raised Maine C**ns. Heath tested double registered parents. Honest breeder education. Not just for kitten buyers, but cat lovers everywhere.

Lifelong support for every kitten family. The occasional ranch spam pic of cows and life.

08/29/2026

šŸ‚ ITā€™S SHEDDING SEASON

Or, as Maine C**n owners call it: Why Is There A Second Cat On My Floor?

You brushed the cat yesterday.

You vacuumed this morning.

You just watched a tumbleweed made entirely of Maine C**n fluff roll casually across the Great Room.

Welcome to seasonal coat change. šŸ˜‚

As daylight and temperatures change, many cats begin transitioning their coatsā€”and with a Maine C**n, there is a LOT of coat available for transitioning.

šŸŖ® THIS IS WHEN GROOMING REALLY MATTERS

Maine C**ns have beautiful, substantial coats that need regular attention.

During heavier shedding periods, brushing more frequently helps remove loose hair before it turns into mats, hairballs, or a decorative coating over everything you own.

Pay special attention to:

* Behind the ears
* Under the front legs
* Belly
* Britches
* Around the back legs
* Underneath the collar area

Those high-friction areas can turn a tiny tangle into a real mat surprisingly quickly.

šŸˆ DONā€™T JUST BRUSH THE TOP

One of the biggest grooming mistakes is running a brush over that gorgeous outer coat and assuming the job is done.

Use appropriate grooming tools and gently work through the coat in sections so youā€™re checking down toward the skin without pulling or irritating it.

Grooming is also a great opportunity to check for:

Fleas ā€¢ ticks ā€¢ irritated skin ā€¢ unusual lumps ā€¢ sores ā€¢ dandruff ā€¢ tender spots

āœ‚ļø FIND THE LITTLE TANGLES EARLY

A tiny knot today is much easier to deal with than a tight mat next week.

Never blindly cut a mat with scissors. Cat skin is surprisingly thin and can easily be pulled up into a mat. If a mat is tight against the skin or you arenā€™t comfortable removing it, let a groomer or veterinarian handle it safely.

šŸŒ² RANCH WISDOM

Season changes are maintenance seasons.

We winterize equipment.

Check fences.

Stack wood.

Prepare the barns.

And apparentlyā€¦

brush enough hair off the Maine C**ns to insulate a small cabin.

Thatā€™s just fall on the ranch. šŸ˜‚

Anybody else vacuuming up enough cat hair to build themselves a spare Maine C**n?

08/28/2026

šŸ‚ THE FALL INVASION HAS BEGUN

And your cat is probably thrilled about it.

The nights are getting colder here on the ranch, which means everybody is looking for a warm place to spend the night.

Unfortunately, everybody includes mice, spiders, fleas andā€”if you live in an old farmhouse like oursā€”the occasional bat.

We generally get at least one or two bats every fall.

The humans arenā€™t particularly excited about this annual tradition.

The Maine C**ns, however, consider it live entertainment provided by management.

šŸ­ HERE COME THE MICE

As temperatures drop, mice start looking for food, shelter and warmth.

Your cat may be delighted to help with pest control, but remember: mice arenā€™t just toys with legs.

Rodents can carry parasites and disease. A cat that catches or eats infected prey can potentially pick up intestinal parasites.

So if your normally dignified Maine C**n proudly presents you with a mouse at 2:14 in the morningā€¦

Thank them for their service.

Remove the mouse.

And remember that your mighty hunter may need a conversation with your veterinarian about parasite prevention and routine f***l testing.

šŸ¦‡ AND THEN THEREā€™S THE BATā€¦

If a bat gets inside, donā€™t let your cat play with it.

Bat encounters deserve more caution than finding a mouse. If your cat may have had physical contact with a bat, safely separate your cat from it and contact your veterinarian and local public-health/animal-control authorities for guidance. Keep your catā€™s rabies vaccination current.

šŸ•·ļø SPIDERS

Most of the spiders wandering into our homes arenā€™t going to cause a problem.

That doesnā€™t stop a Maine C**n from staring at one on the ceiling for 45 minutes before suddenly launching themselves at the wall.

If you live where medically significant spiders occur, learn which species are local and contact your veterinarian if you suspect a bite.

šŸŖ³ AND THE ONE PEOPLE FORGET: FLEAS

Cats can get tapeworms from fleas.

A cat grooming itself can swallow an infected flea. That flea can carry the larval stage of Dipylidium caninum, a common tapeworm.

So when weā€™re thinking about fall parasite control, weā€™re not only thinking about whatā€™s crawling on the cat.

Weā€™re thinking about what those pests can bring into the cat.

šŸŒ² RANCH WISDOM

Living with animals teaches you pretty quickly that seasons change more than the weather.

Fall means colder nights, mice moving, insects seeking shelter and predators following prey.

Our cats notice the seasonal shift before we do.

And judging by the Maine C**ns staring suspiciously underneath the refrigeratorā€¦

Apparently somebody has already moved in. šŸ˜‚

Have your cats started their fall pest patrol yet?

šŸŒ² From our ranch to your home,
ā€” Younggrens Maine C**ns

08/27/2026

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Its Kitten Time and boy do we have some great lil personalities!THE FOREMAN ā€” FemaleThe name isnt just for show. Donā€™t l...
08/27/2026

Its Kitten Time and boy do we have some great lil personalities!

THE FOREMAN ā€” Female

The name isnt just for show. Donā€™t let the pretty face fool you. She runs this outfit.

The boys may be bigger, louder, and absolutely convinced theyā€™re important, but this little lady is usually one step ahead of every one of them.

First to investigate. First to figure things out. First to get where she probably wasnā€™t supposed to be. And if thereā€™s a competition? She intends to win it.

She keeps the boys in line, and outsmarts them regularly. She doesnā€™t keep up with the boys. The boys are trying to keep up with her.

Perfect for someone looking for a smart, confident little lady with personality to spare.

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THE OUTLAW ā€” Male

Wanted for: Arson, theft and Jaywalking
There is always one.

The kitten who sees a boundary and immediately stomps all over it. The one who can turn an empty cardboard box into a full-scale gambling ring and somehow convince everyone else to join him.

Heā€™s curious. Heā€™s playful. Heā€™s got a little mischief.

And after a hard day of crime?

Heā€™ll crawl right into your lap, and convince you that clearly he has been framed. If you're looking to get him out of the slammer, reach out to post his bail!

Best suited for a family who appreciates a little bit of fun trouble with their snuggles.

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THE RANCH HAND ā€” Male

Every ranch needs that dependable fellow who just shows up happy to be included.

Thatā€™s our Ranch Hand.

Heā€™s easygoing, friendly, playful, and perfectly content tagging along to see what everybody is doing. He doesnā€™t necessarily need to be the boss, or the biggest head of cattle. Give him a good meal, something to play with, and his people nearby and life is pretty darn good.

Heā€™s the kind of kitten who could grow into that wonderful big Maine C**n who follows you from room to room just because whatever youā€™re doing looks like it might require supervision.

Good worker. Excellent morale. Questionable actual ranching skills.

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THE LAW MAN ā€” Male

Somebody has to keep an eye on this mess.

Our Law Man is the observant one. He likes to know exactly whatā€™s going on before getting involved.

He watches.
He investigates.
He assesses the situation.

And once he has determined that everything is up to codeā€¦ he's usually the one to break up the fight.

Heā€™s got that wonderful combination of brains, curiosity, and that maine c**n confidence that makes you feel like thereā€™s a whole little person behind those eyes.

Of course, his authority is somewhat questionable considering he can occasionally be found embezzling every treat he can get his paws on.

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08/26/2026

šŸ” LIVING WITH MAINE C***S:

A Short Story About Raising Tiny, Furry People

I sometimes hear people say,

ā€œCats are so easy. Theyā€™re very independent.ā€

And every Maine C**n owner just quietly looks at their cat.

Then looks back at the person.

Because apparently theyā€™ve never lived with one.

Living with Maine C**ns is less like owning cats and more like running a poorly supervised daycare for extremely hairy toddlers.

You wake up in the morning.

There are toys everywhere.

Not near the toy basket.

Everywhere except the toy basket.

One mouse is in the hallway.

A spring is under the refrigerator.

Something with feathers is in your boot.

And somebody carried a ball upstairs during the night and left it directly where you would step on it.

You clean everything up.

Twenty minutes laterā€¦

Daycare has reopened.

Then you walk past the water bowl.

There is water six feet in every direction.

Why?

Nobody knows.

The Maine C**n sitting beside it is soaking wet from the elbows down and looking genuinely surprised by this development.

Apparently there was an incident.

There are no witnesses.

Next comes the litter box.

Some cats politely enter, conduct their business, cover it and leave.

A Maine C**n approaches the litter box like an archaeological excavation.

Dig.

Dig.

DIG.

Apparently there is gold underneath there.

We havenā€™t found any yet.

But based on their commitment to the project, Iā€™m beginning to think we should keep looking.

Then the complaints begin.

Dinner is seven minutes late.

Complaint filed.

A door is closed.

Complaint filed.

Someone is sitting in their preferred chair.

Formal grievance.

You went outside without them.

Human Resources has been notified.

And heaven help you if bedtime has arrived and you havenā€™t realized it yet.

Because some Maine C**ns have schedules.

They know when everyone is supposed to go to bed.

They know where youā€™re supposed to sit.

They know when breakfast happens.

And apparently you work for them.

So eventually you put the toys away.

Mop up the water.

Sweep around the litter box.

Serve dinner.

Open the forbidden door.

And head toward bed because your 18-pound supervisor has been yelling at you from the hallway for ten minutes.

He follows behind.

Jumps onto the bed.

Flops down beside you.

Lets out one enormous contented sighā€¦

ā€¦and falls asleep like heā€™s the one whoā€™s had a long day.

šŸŒ² RANCH WISDOM

Cattle require fences.

Horses require patience.

Maine C**ns requireā€¦

staff.

And somehow we wouldnā€™t have it any other way. ā¤ļø

Tell me your Maine C**nā€™s most ridiculous household rule. I KNOW they have one.

šŸŒ² From our ranch to your home,
ā€” Younggrens Maine C**ns

To good not to share!Got to love so good Ole cat lore!
08/18/2026

To good not to share!
Got to love so good Ole cat lore!

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day from our 3 Ranch Hands!šŸˆā€ā¬›šŸ¤ 
08/18/2026

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day from our 3 Ranch Hands!šŸˆā€ā¬›šŸ¤ 

08/16/2026

4 Kittens Ready to find their First (real) Adventures!
**ncat **nlovers

This big little girl is looking for her family. She is Thick! With a soft personality and curious nature. Shes always th...
08/13/2026

This big little girl is looking for her family. She is Thick! With a soft personality and curious nature. Shes always the first down the stairs or to run up to you. But then has this sweet gentle side to her, like she becomes shy when shes next to you. Soft. FLUFFY. Loves to snuggle, like give her all the snuggles.
Ready in about 3 weeks.

08/07/2026

Cat of the Week 2 **ncat **nlovers **n

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