Reply #12: Mine reached of her cage and grabbed me as I walked by, at the shelter.

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I was at the shelter looking for a cute little kitten type, when I walked by the cage of this behemoth feline. I barely glanced at her, but as I passed, she reached her paw through the cage and grabbed me.

She is very friendly, and at the same time, stand-offish. She will jump on the couch next to me and rub against me, but if I go to pet her, she will duck away. Very odd cat. She talks to me more than any cat I've met, and with her intelligent eyes, you get the feeling she really is talking.

She's also very stubborn. She's clawed me more than once when I pushed her off the couch or blocked her from going outside. Somehow, though, she knew better than to hurt the kids, even when they sat on her.

All cats are different, but I've seen similar personalities in other Maine Coons, too. Intelligent, friendly, and independent.