OSSA

Meet OSSA<br/><br/>Adventurous, affectionate and a big personality!<br/><br/>Interested in adopting? Please follow these steps:<br/><br/>Interested in adopting? <br/><br/>*After reading the bio, complete the adoption application. Please let your vet clinic know we will be calling them if you're the best fit.

<br/><br/>APPLICATION: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PURH/Cat<br/><br/>Adopters are chosen based on the best fit for each cat, not first come, first served.<br/><br/>SPECIFICS<br/>Purebred Maine Coon, Silver Smoke Tabby, gold eyes, years, almost 14 months-old, spayed female, 9lbs, with claws.<br/><br/>Cat friendly: *must have a similar age, playful, feline buddy<br/><br/>Dog friendly: yes, with a cat respectful dog<br/><br/>Kid friendly: 10yrs+, cat savvy and respectful<br/><br/>Special needs: None<br/><br/><br/>GETTING TO KNOW ME<br/>This stunning girl is making a reappearance with PurrHarmony because her personality was a bit to "big" for the resident cat the family already had. Ossa lives life fully with abandon! She head-butts, snuggles, plays and won't be denied by people, cats or dogs, so all must be tolerant of her. Typical of the breed she is mouthy like a retriever. She has a diverse Maine Coon vocabulary and she trills, chirps, hisses, mubmles, grumbles, meows, screams, chitters, etc. Ossa has a luxurious coat with lovely silver and white and set-off by intense gold-green eyes. She has a silkier coat that will require moderate care. It’s not cottony nor prone to significant matting. At only almost 14 months old she will not mature completely until she is approximately 4 years old. <br/><br/>IDEAL HOME<br/>Ossa needs a home that is stable, patient, and experienced and will let Ossa move at her own pace and appreciates her GIANT personality. Being carried around isn't her jam, and prefers to rest next to or draped over people and other pets. Ossa would thrive with an attentive family who's home regularly. She MUST have a young, sweet, feline friend as a companion. Her wish list includes cat trees near windows for bird-watching and cozy spots to lounge with her favorite humans. She is obsessed with human attention once comfortable. She plays with cats hard, is vocal and a bit on the crazy side.<br/><br/>She will not thrive in chaos because she brings her own. But with any new animal, starting off in a safe space with plenty of time to acclimate is critical. Starting out, she prefers to observe you from a safe distance, but she is easily swayed with some encouraging talk, quiet time together and once you get petting, she'll keep rubbing up against you for more. She really loves her breakfast and dinner, which consists of 10oz of wet food daily divided into 2-5 meals, and currently loves the fresh and clean water from her stainless steel water fountain.<br/><br/>Ossa is perfect with her litter box. (REMEMBER—Maine Coons need extra-large litter boxes. No covers.) She 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 her favorite things to do.<br/><br/>TRAINING<br/>Positive reinforcement only. Aversive techniques damage the human cat relationship. Positive reinforcement training with cats is a useful tool for improving the human-animal bond, modifying unwanted behavior, and teaching novel tasks. <br/><br/>CARE REQUIREMENTS<br/>*Feeding: 10oz of food daily<br/>*Litter: Large, open-style box with unscented clumping litter (one box per cat, plus one extra) currently using Worlds Best & Grass Seed Litters.<br/>*Grooming: Combing once a week with a monthly nail trim.<br/><br/>TRANSITION TIPS<br/>Ossa needs a patient family who understands that settling in takes time—and this can't be rushed. Ossa will absolutely need to start out in a "base camp" room in her new home, while she becomes familiar and comfortable with her new people and another cat, and she will let you know when she’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.<br/><br/>IMPORTANT: FIP CURED <br/>This incredible girl 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!<br/><br/>WHY MAINE COONS ARE MAGICAL<br/>The "Gentle Giants" of the cat world, Maine Coons are:<br/>• Slow-maturing (full growth at 4-5 years)<br/>• Incredibly social, loyal, and dog-like in personality<br/>• Chatty communicators (chirps, trills, purrs, occasional meows)<br/>• Water-obsessed weirdos (may join you in the shower!)<br/>• Brush 2-3 times weekly (5-10 minute sessions)<br/>• Occasional baths enhance their natural glamour<br/>• Daily teeth brushing required (gingivitis-prone breed)<br/>• They're "mouthy"—love to gently hold fingers/hands<br/>• Can be predisposed to ear, nose and throat polyps<br/><br/>VETTING PROVIDED<br/>Exam, spayed, 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.<br/><br/>LOCATION AND ADOPTION<br/>Fostered in Valparaiso, Indiana (45 min from Chicago and SW Michigan, 2 hours from Wisconsin).<br/><br/>Adoption fee is $500.00<br/><br/>To be considered as a possible forever home, complete the adoption application here:<br/><br/>https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PURH/Cat<br/><br/>Please fill out the application thoroughly and with detail. Check your email (AND your spam) for our reply.<br/><br/>To learn more about us: https://purrharmony.org(currently under construction)<br/><br/>Could your home be the perfect match?<br/><br/>PurrHarmony, Inc. does not transport or ship cats. We welcome long-distance adopters. Adopters must travel to the foster home or nearest airport to the foster home (at the discretion of the foster parent). Pickup must be within two weeks of approved adoption.<br/><br/><br/>#PurrHarmony #CatRescue #CatsOfFacebook #CatLovers #MaineCoon

Meet OSSA

Adventurous, affectionate and a big personality!

Interested in adopting? Please follow these steps:

Interested in adopting?

*After reading the bio, complete the adoption application. Please let your vet clinic know we will be calling them if you're the best fit.



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, Silver Smoke Tabby, gold eyes, years, almost 14 months-old, spayed female, 9lbs, with claws.

Cat friendly: *must have a similar age, playful, feline buddy

Dog friendly: yes, with a cat respectful dog

Kid friendly: 10yrs+, cat savvy and respectful

Special needs: None


GETTING TO KNOW ME
This stunning girl is making a reappearance with PurrHarmony because her personality was a bit to "big" for the resident cat the family already had. Ossa lives life fully with

Meet OSSA

Adventurous, affectionate and a big personality!

Interested in adopting? Please follow these steps:

Interested in adopting?

*After reading the bio, complete the adoption application. Please let your vet clinic know we will be calling them if you're the best fit.



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, Silver Smoke Tabby, gold eyes, years, almost 14 months-old, spayed female, 9lbs, with claws.

Cat friendly: *must have a similar age, playful, feline buddy

Dog friendly: yes, with a cat respectful dog

Kid friendly: 10yrs+, cat savvy and respectful

Special needs: None


GETTING TO KNOW ME
This stunning girl is making a reappearance with PurrHarmony because her personality was a bit to "big" for the resident cat the family already had. Ossa lives life fully with abandon! She head-butts, snuggles, plays and won't be denied by people, cats or dogs, so all must be tolerant of her. Typical of the breed she is mouthy like a retriever. She has a diverse Maine Coon vocabulary and she trills, chirps, hisses, mubmles, grumbles, meows, screams, chitters, etc. Ossa has a luxurious coat with lovely silver and white and set-off by intense gold-green eyes. She has a si