Cat of the Month, August 2019: Hannah

Hannah, a 9-year-old Maine Coon, is the beloved lap cat of her family and Bothell Pet Hospital’s August Cat of the Month.

Hannah, also known as Hannah Banana, came to her family seven years ago as an adult after a lengthy search for a Maine Coon to join their family. Since settling in, she has truly become the epitome of a typical Maine Coon; larger than life and preferring to spend her time lounging away the day.

“Hannah is a 19-pound Maine Coon, so she does live for her food,” said Hannah’s owner Karen. “When she is in the mood, and we can get her excited to play, she will chase a string, but that is about it. She truly prefers to sit and watch life out the window, eat and sleep. Well, and burying her head in our shoes!”

Continued Karen, “My favorite thing though is Hannah’s transition to our perfect lap cat. She has to be on my lap or beside me whenever I am home.”

Hannah recently visited Bothell Pet Hospital for her annual visit which included shots and a thorough dental cleaning. We are so glad Hannah continues to do so well and look forward to caring for her for years to come.

Want to learn more about Maine Coons? Here are some fun facts:

They are massive cats: Maine Coons on average weigh between 10 and 18 pounds. Some people like to say Maine Coons are the biggest cat breed, but they actually fall somewhere between Norwegian Forest Cats which can way around 16 pounds and Ragdolls which can weigh up to 20 pounds.

Ready for the cold: Maine Coons adapted to survive harsh winters by developing characteristics like large, tufted paws that serve as built-in “snowshoes.” Their thick, lustrous can be wrapped around their bodies when they are cold.

Main Coons have been in the Harry Potter Movies– A female Maine Coon named Pebbles was one of three kitties to play Argus Filch’s pet feline, Mrs. Norris, in the Harry Potter films.

Maine Coons love water– Maybe it’s due to their dense, moisture-repellent coats, but for some reason they love water.

Some Maine Coons have six toes: Early in the breed’s development, Maine Coons were often polydactyls, meaning they were born with extra appendages on their paws. Some experts estimate that as many as 40 percent of early Maine Coons had this characteristic.