I would really love to have a Maine Coon but i have no idea how or where to get one. If anyone could tell me of a breeder in the Arkansas area it would be greatly apreciated!!!!

Thanks

-- Anonymous, June 24, 2000

Answers

Sara,

I also live in Arkansas. I have gotten Maine Coon Kittens from two Arkansas breeders. Diana Simo-nis, Rt. 1 box 73-A2, Adona, AR 72001 Phone: 501-662-4251. I couldn't be more pleased with her, her cattery, or the kitten I got from her--Simon. He is extremely healthy, gorgeous, well-behaved, was well socialized before coming home to us, and is the absolute delight of my life. He absolutely walks on water. Diana's email address is pfsstcat@arbs.net.

The other breeders are Tabbyridge in Walnut Ridge. Their email address is barton@bscn.com. They are Barton and Janea Reithmeyer. We have two babies from them, Max and Shelby. They are both wonderful.

I certainly recommend both catteries. If you have any questions or just want to chat, email me privately at golden@cei.net. I have four Maine Coon kittens as well as 8 other cats. I just love them to pieces.

Good luck. By the way, I believe Diana has kittens available now. Barton and Janea had two litters several weeks ago and will have kittens soon. Let me know how it works out for you.

Vickie Bell

-- Anonymous, August 16, 2000