I don’t know if I said it here on the blog already, I did on Instagram, but we have a new kitten! His name is Jack and he is 5 months now. We had to put our dear Teun, an almost 16 year old Mainecoon, to sleep at the end of January. So terribly sad. We knew we soon wanted another Mainecoon. Not so much for ourselves but more for Castor, our 8 year old Mainecoon. He doesn’t like being alone, I’m home a lot but I don’t think I’m good enough, lol. Mainecoons are not cats to be alone. They need the company of each other.
What you need when you have a kitten in your home
So we went looking for a breeder and lo and behold: There was Jack! Still a tiny kitten as we saw him when he was 8 weeks old. It took a few weeks before we could take him home yet. But then the day came when we finally could surprise Castor. And I forgot how energetic a kitten is! My arms are already quite full of scratches and bite marks. He wants to fight me all the time. But he is also very cuddly. Starts to purr immediately when you pet him. And after our two boys had to get used to each other for a few days, they now really like each other and play a lot together.
What you really need when you have a kitten are cat poles where they can scratch at and a lot of bouncing balls. So that he can entertain himself, and to throw, as a distraction, when he discovers your plants and you are tired of saying no for the hundred time…..
What a perfect scratching pole Jack received
What’s funny is that Gerben and I had already looked for such a scratching pole, krabpaal in Dutch, but we didn’t know if Jack would scratch on this one. Because most of the poles are made of special rope. And this one is made of cardboard. So we decided not to buy such one. And then I received a email if I wanted to choose something and then write about it. So when I saw this scratching pole I didn’t need to look any further. And you can see from the pictures that kitten Jack is very happy with it.
We have some beautiful baskets for him, but he just sleeps on the cat pole in the evening. And he plays a lot on it. And so nice to see how happy Castor is now. And Jack really just jumps on top of him, bites him everywhere, he finds it all good. You can follow many of kitten Jack’s adventures in my Insta stories. In any case, he already knows where to find the sink to drink from the tap. You can find more lovely pet products, producten voor huisdieren, here!
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Oh Jack is so gorgeous! And he looks so comfortable on his bed/scratching post. My Henry is almost 16 and I can’t bear the thought of not being with him, I love him so much. Pete said he wouldn’t want another cat but I’ve always had cats, I can’t be without one. Dogs are too much work for me, I like how cats are so nonchalant and do what they want!
Emma xxx
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Indeed! I also always had cats. When Gerben amd I just met, he had nothing with cats. But in no time my cats were all over him and he fell in love.
It looks as though Jack has established himself quite well within your household. That scratching pole looks rather like a piece of art than the typical ones I’ve seen which is great.
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He has indeed! That’s why I liked it when I saw it. And Jack is really fond of it.
Ohhh he is sooooo cute. 💕
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Isn’t he! And such a joy!
What a tonic to see your new kitten. We will get one later this year. I love the scratching pole, it looks very stylish!
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Thanks Gail. He is fond of this one! And it is such a joy to have a kitten!
Aww your cute little kitty!!
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He’s adorable and that cat scratching “post” is really nice; I like that it looks more like a piece of art or furniture than something made for a cat.
Your kitten looks really cute, love the colour of his fur, very on trend 🙂 as is a scratching pole, Nancy. Have a great weekend. Anna
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Jack is absolutely beautiful, Nancy! I adore cats…I have three sisters, Myrtle, Shannon and Sadie which we found abandoned on a road when they were barely a few weeks old. That was five years ago!
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Suzy xx
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Oh gosh, I am glad they found a home with you!
I love Jack! He looks very content. When you said kitten my first thoughts were, wow, he’s huge! My daughter would love him but I’m happy with my diddy cats.
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Yes Mainecoons are huge cats. He already looks like a normal cat, he is growing very fast.
Jack is such a cute! We love Mainecoon. Our cat Smokey was one. Congrats on your new addition. I need to get our cats this scratching pole. It’s perfect for hiding and playing Thanks for the link up!
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Thanks Kathrine! It’s a really good one as he was immediately attracted to it!
Congratulations on the new kitten, he is so pretty! Have a great weekend Nancy!
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Kellyann
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Thanks Kellyann!
Congrats on your new kitten! Jack is so handsome! And his scratch pad is pretty cool! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you very much Jill!
What a cutie! My daughter had two elderly cats until a few months ago when she lost one with great heartache. She has now adopted a rescued cat of about a year old who, after initially being extremely timid, has settled into her new home. Patience and love have enabled the two to become great friends. As with us all company is so important for animals.
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It is Pamela! Animals are not meant to be alone. Thanks! Have a great weekend.
Jack looks absolutely adorable. Congratulations on such a lovely kitten. I hope your having a great start to the weekend.
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Thank you Heather!
He is a beauty. Our lou loves all her cardboard scratching posts. Not sure what it is the cats like but hey it keeps them happy right?
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Indeed! And when our pets are happy, we are too!
What a cutie, and nice company for you and your other cat.
Thanks for hosting the link up Nancy, have a super weekend xx Jacqui x
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Thanks Jacqui!
Hi Jack! He is such a handsome little guy! And what a cool scratching pole. Cats are so finicky like that, aren’t they? I got our cats an awesome ramen soup bowl cat bed for Christmas and they refuse to go in it. They love the cushion that it came with as long as it is on top of the living room ottoman and not in the actual cat bed! And George, our bunny, absolutely loves the cardboard cat scratching poles. My cats don’t really use them so the bunny hijacked them and now they are bunny chewing poles, I guess!
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Hahaha, yes they can be so fussy!George is one lucky bunny!
Jack is such a handsome chap, very cute. At this age they are so funny and bring a lot of joy into the home! I love his “very stylish” scratch post. My cat, Jarvis would love it. He is sixteen in two months and still runs around the garden like a big kitten, though not as much these days. Must admit to dreading the day when we don’t have him.
Alison xx
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I know Alison. We had to put Teun to sleep and it is such a horrible thing to do. They can be such a huge part of your life!
What a beautiful kitten! He sounds like a lot of fun and work! I love how his cat pole looks like a piece of furniture, it is very aesthetically pleasing!
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Indeed! Jack is not the only one who is happy with it, lol.
Jack is just adorable, and looks very happily adjusted to his new home! So glad Castor has a companion, again. That scratching post is very unique, I see why Jack likes it so much, since most cats just love cardboard boxes. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend!
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Thank you very much Di!
Such a cute cat. Thank you for the link up. Happy weekend.
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Thanks Melody!
Jack is so handsome! That’s a really interesting scratcher he has, too.
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Thanks Sally!
Congratulations on your new kitty! Jack is very handsome. My older sister has a cat named Feddy (he is named after Roger Federer the tennis player) and he took a little while to warm up to me but then he was OK with me. He is a sweet cat. I also had an outdoor cat growing up, her name was Kitty. Clever name right? Haha. Anyway! I hope that you have a wonderful weekend! XO
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Haha, you didn’t have to think hard to call Kitty right? Lol. Thanks Caroline.
What a nice article, Nancy!
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Thank you very much Karin!
Oh isn’t Jack gorgeous? I am in love!
Although Bess has a regular scratching post, she also has a simpler version of Jack’s cardboard one, and she absolutely loves it. Like Jack she even sleeps on it sometimes! xxx
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I think also that they have a particular smell right? Not to us but for the cats that atract them.
Oh, how adorable. And you’re lucky they are getting along. That makes me so happy…I wish my two were like that.
We have a cardboard scratcher like this and our one kitty always uses it.
XOOX
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I had never actually seen this ones before! They really blend in with the interiour as well.
Jack is beautiful! And I’m glad Castor has a new friend. I once had to get a another cat for the remaining cat. Max wasa big, orange tabby, and lost his Buddy, Sam to a fungal infection. It wasn’t long before we knew he needed a new cat friend. And we got him one. So I understand. Jack looks so cute on his scratching post. 😀
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Oh that is so good of you. It would be so sad when Max would feel lonly!
Jack is SO cute! I’m a huge fan of long haired cats!
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Me too! But I do love all cats!
Awe thanks Nancy for the feature!! and I am in LOVE with your ktiten….he is adorable I think he looks like he has Russian blue in him…we are cat FIENDS in this family..I came by it honestly from my daddy and he’s been gone several years. I have a gray tabby and my daughter has a wild fiest orange tabby..he is the most hilarious cat I have ever met in my life LOL!!
Thanks for sharing the pics..beautfiul kitty!
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He is a blue smokey. Cats are so cute right, I always had cats!
Jack is adorable! Congratulations on the new addition to your family! I hope you have a wonderful Friday and thanks for the link up!
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Thank you very much Katie!
Such a sweetie <3
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Thanks Alexandra!
Oh, I’m so glad Castor now has a buddy in Jack! That scratching pad/chair looks really cool. Does Castor use it, too? Thanks for the link party!
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No Castor doesn’t. He always lies on the couch or in front of the window.
Oh my goodness he is so cute! That scratching post looks really interesting. I like the more modern look of it!
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Indeed Laura, me too. We have a very very minimalistic interiour and I don’t like to add new items, but this one just blends in easily!
Jack is gorgeous… and I am not even a cat person…
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Haha, that means something then! Thanks Hilda!
Aww congrats on adding Jack to your family! He’s adorable!
I hope you are having a great week so far!
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Thank ou very much Amber!
Awww, Jack looks adorable and good to hear Castor would love another friend. Love the scratching piece, it looks so artistic. Oh, I know. it will be like that when we eventually get new puppies! Such different energy!
Hope you are having a great weekend!
jess xx
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Yes we are so happy with Jack in our home! Thanks Jess.
Aww, what a handsome kitty! I love his name too—Jack is adorable!
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Oh thanks Cheryl!
Such a cutie. And so sorry for your loss. It is always hard having to let a beloved pet go. Jack is beautiful. xo
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It is. Thank you Sabina.
I am a total cat lover, so I’m really excited to hear you’ve gotten a cat. Wow, that scratching post is so cool!! We have 2 really old cats and I’m not sure what it will be like to have a kitten again eventually.
Carrie
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I could not live without cats in my hoese. They are so fun and cozy!
I’m so happy you got another kitten, Nancy! They take so much work when they’re young, but so cute. Vizzini has never liked scratching cardboard – he likes thick carpet.