🩷Meet ELGON (there will be a total of 4 kittens in this litter available and posted 5/12/26, be sure to read all adoptions bio's) Interested in adopting? Please follow these steps: *Read this entire bio carefully to ensure this kitten is the right fit for your home *Complete the adoption application link—do not email, have your vet clinic release your records *Fill out the application thoroughly and with detail to help us find the best match *Check your email AND spam folder for our reply APPLICATION https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PURH/Cat 🩷Adopters are chosen based on the best fit for each cat, not first come, first served. 🐾SPECIFICS Purebred Maine Coon, Silver Smoke Tabby, gold/green eyes, years,  8 months-old, neutered male, 7lbs, with claws. Cat friendly: *must have a similar age, playful, feline companion or adopt a littermate* Dog friendly: probably with appropriate introductions to a dog that would ignore Kid friendly: 13yrs+, cat savvy and respectful Special needs: None 🐾GETTING TO KNOW ME ELGON like his siblings has a luxurious coat with lovely silver and white and set-off by intense gold-green eyes. He has a silkier coat that will require moderate care. It’s not cottony nor prone to significant matting. At only 8 months old he will not mature completely until he is approximately 4-5 years old. Elgon is a cautious and curious guy who can be a bit of a wall flower to start. Once comfortable (and please be patient), Elgon will slowly but surely warm up and seek out human affection. He enjoys being talked to with Churu’s and treats being a great way to connect and LOVES WAND TOYS. 🐾IDEAL HOME Elgon needs a home that is stable, calm, quiet, patient, and experienced and will let Elgon move at his own pace. Elgon is not a demanding kind of kitty, but the more time you invest into him, the more you will receive in return. Being carried around isn't his favorite thing, just yet, and at this point prefers to rest next to people. Elgon would thrive with an attentive family who's home regularly and willing to indulge his daily playtime activities. As a kitten he must have a young, sweet, feline friend as a companion. His wish list includes cat trees near windows for bird-watching and cozy spots to lounge with his favorite humans. He is obsessed with human attention once comfortable. A quieter home without “too much” of anything would be ideal. He will not thrive in chaos. But with any new animal, starting off in a safe space with plenty of time to acclimate is critical. Starting out, he prefers to observe you from a safe distance(unless you have a wand toy), but he is easily swayed with some encouraging talk, quiet time together and once you get petting, he'll keep rubbing up against you for more. He really loves his breakfast and dinner, which consists of Honest Kitchen rehydrated chicken, Churu and currently loves the fresh and clean water from his ceramic water fountain. Algon is perfect with his litter box. (REMEMBER—Maine Coons need extra-large litter boxes. No covers.)  He is a big eater and between breakfast and dinner eats about 20oz of wet food daily. Maine Coon kittens eat A-LOT! We recommend schedule feeding since staying at a healthy weight will help minimize stress on joints.  Eating is one of his favorite things to do. 🐾CARE REQUIREMENTS *Feeding: Honest Kitchen Rehydrated Food,  twice daily. *Litter: Large, open-style box with unscented clumping litter (one box per cat, plus one extra) currently using Worlds Best & Grass Seed Litters. *Grooming: Combing once a week with a monthly nail trim. 🐾TRANSITION TIPS Elgon needs a patient family who understands that settling in takes time—often up to 3 months. Elgon will absolutely need to start out in a "base camp" room in his new home, while he becomes familiar and comfortable with his new people and another potential cat, and he will let you know when he’s ready to explore more of the home. Please research brining home a new cat & proper cat introductions. YouTube has many great Jackson Galaxy videos to help with introductions. 🐾IMPORTANT: FIP CURED 🎗️ This incredible guy has completed FIP protocol and is CURED! Please educate yourself at https://www.fipglobalcats.com/ and ensure your vet is FIP-knowledgeable. We're happy to answer questions! ✨WHY MAINE COONS ARE MAGICAL The "Gentle Giants" of the cat world, Maine Coons are: • Slow-maturing (full growth at 4-5 years) • Incredibly social, loyal, and dog-like in personality • Chatty communicators (chirps, trills, purrs, occasional meows) • Water-obsessed weirdos (may join you in the shower!) • Brush 2-3 times weekly (5-10 minute sessions) • Occasional baths enhance their natural glamour • Daily teeth brushing required (gingivitis-prone breed) • They're "mouthy"—love to gently hold fingers/hands • Can be predisposed to ear, nose and throat polyps 🐾VETTING PROVIDED Exam, neutered, tested negative for FELV/FIV & heartworm, FVRCP and rabies vaccinated, CBC/Chemistry bloodwork, completed parasite protocol, completed FIP protocol, and is microchipped. Medical Records are supplied at adoption completion. 🐾LOCATION AND ADOPTION Fostered in Valparaiso, Indiana (45 min from Chicago and SW Michigan, 2 hours from Wisconsin). Kitten Adoption fee is $700.00 To be considered as a possible forever home, complete the adoption application here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PURH/Cat Please fill out the application thoroughly and with detail. Check your email (AND your spam) for our reply. To learn more about us: https://purrharmony.org 🩷Could your home be the perfect match? PurrHarmony, Inc. does not transport or ship cats. We welcome long-distance adopters. Adopters must travel to the foster home or nearest airport to the foster home (at the discretion of the foster parent). Pickup must be within two weeks of approved adoption. Check your email and YOUR SPAM for responses from us upon submission of the application #PurrHarmony #CatRescue #CatsOfFacebook #CatLovers #MaineCoon