Maine Coon and the ‘Son He Didn't Ask For' Share the Silliest Bond
Having pets, more often than not, ends up leading to you wanting another pet. There's something that whispers, "What if we got another one?" It's happened to me twice so far, and take it from me: the second or third pet is nothing like the first.
Recently, one cat mom brought a few little kittens home to her Maine Coons. She does this all the time, to varying degrees of success, but this new kitten is really something. He's the son they didn't want, yet they can't stay away from each other:
@the_maine_coonies_ he's tired lol #fyp#catsoftiktok#mainecoon#foster#fosterkitten
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The Maine Coonies are used to their mom bringing home kittens from here, there, and everywhere. She runs an animal rescue! She brings home litters of kittens all the time, but this kitten in particular is special.
He really hit it off with Dexter, the largest and grumpiest Maine Coon of them all. Dexter is the hardest for the kittens to get along with: he prefers to spend most of his time off by himself or fighting with his sister, Luna.
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This little black kitten is one of the only exceptions Dexter has ever made to that rule. The kitten spends all of his time with him, and they've had chewing practice, pouncing practice, and more. No matter what, Dexter never seems to be sick of his new little friend:
@the_maine_coonies_ can be brought to manchester, nh this friday!! message me for details!! #newengland#newhampshire#fyp#fosterkitten#adoption
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Soon, Ringo will go off to his forever home. Though Dexter will be glad to have some space to himself, I'm sure he'll miss him, too!
Maine Coons Love to Play
Maine Coons and kittens typically get along well. Maine Coons are just a generally agreeable breed: they can thrive in lots of different situations, as long as you take good care of them!
Maine Coons are often regarded as some of the more "dog-like" cats. They can learn to do tricks, often enjoy leashed-up walks outside, and are super friendly, just like a dog might be! These cats love to play, too, especially games like:
- Fetch.
- Chase.
- "Hunting" games.
- Fighting.
Having siblings can be a big help for Maine Coons: they're super social. If they have a sibling or two, they'll play with them... Sometimes against their will, if you ask Dexter!
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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM.