Maine Coon Cat's First Time Out in the Sun Is Pure Magic
Maine winters are no joke. It's nearly May, and I'm still not convinced we're out of the woods: it just snowed a little last week! In some places, there will be massive piles of snow until at least June. It's just the price you pay to live in the best state, I guess.
One Maine Coon knows exactly what I mean. He lives here, too, and he recently got to get outside and enjoy the sunshine for the first time. Needless to say, he definitely loved it:
@mcfloofenpantfamily It was a long cold winter. Thankfully that's over. Tan time #spring#sunshine#maine#fyp#foryoupage
Sun Is Shining - Bob Marley & The Wailers
The McFloofenpant Family is a group of 7 Maine Coons living on a farm! In addition to the kitties, there are a couple of donkeys on the farm, but they get to live outside all the time. The cats typically only go out when it's nice out.
Lucky for them, it was very nice out on this day: 70 degrees and sunny! They couldn't wait. The cat in this video, Elvis, is the one who really loves going outside: he's orange. He loves a good adventure. Some might even call him The King!
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Of all 7 Maine Coons, he might just be the fluffiest. He loves to show everyone his belly, which is the fluffiest part of him. It makes him look almost like a lion, even when he's just lounging around inside:
@mcfloofenpantfamily Sleepy sleeps is just so comfy #sleep#cat#foryoupage#fyp#maincharacter
Enter Sandman - Metallica
This video is awesome because it shows off that he also has very pronounced thumbs! A lot of Maine Coons are bred to be polydactyl, meaning they have extra toes, which is what causes that look. It doesn't hurt them at all; it's just adorable!
Maine Coons Love the Outdoors
Maine Coons are known for being adventurous, which is an awesome trait if you're looking for an adventure buddy, but it can also make them restless. These cats need stimulation every single day to stay healthy!
Now that it's warming up, taking your Maine Coon outside is the perfect way to get in some enrichment. If you're going to, you'll want to make sure they're supervised and secure using things like:
- A leash.
- A stroller.
- A catio.
If you have a fenced-in yard, you could try just letting them roam around, but you'll need to keep an extra close eye on them. They can hop the fence if they really want to... Not that Elvis would. He's too busy warming his belly in the sun!
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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM.