[Bonny]

Originally Posted by CFrance

We raised two babies with three cats. The babies learned how to treat the cats because we taught them how. We also found places we could rent that took cats without a problem (and this was in the '70s & '80s). I know it's not easy, but it distresses me when the family pet is discarded as soon as the babies come along.

But that's just me. I had to say it. I hope the Maine Coon Cat finds a loving home. My late brother had a Maine Coon, and if we didn't have a bird, I would take this one just as a way to remember.

I agree. I can't imagine not teaching a baby how to treat an animal. We had dogs and cats when our girls were born. They are so good with animals. My oldest has 2 cats and my youngest has 6. They have rescued all of them. I had 3 and just lost one to cancer. It broke our hearts.