Hairy Tales

“I wanted to thank you and your family for raising such a wonderful kitty as Oreo.  I cannot believe that he has been part of our family for almost three months now.  He is growing lots and now weighs about 12+ lbs.  When I saw Oreo at the cat show (in Raleigh), I was just amazed by his beautiful marbling and his gentle nature with your daughters.  Everyone that has come into our home and met Oreo has commented on how beautiful he is and what a wonderful temperament he has.  He is so loving and constantly wants to be involved in the family activities.  His favorite times seem to be my son’s story time at night and bath time.  The only thing that could possibly be better than one of your wonderful kitties would be two or three of them!

I also wanted to say how much we appreciate all of your advice.  This was our first Maine Coon and I really appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions.  I really have enjoyed all the advice and follow-up you provide for new parents. I wish you, your family, and all the Royal Lions continued success.”

Warm Regards,

Kim Thompson - Wake Forest, North Carolina

“For quite sometime, we had very much wanted to bring another cat into our home.  We visited the local shelter several times and often looked on-line hoping to find the perfect kitten.  There were many cute felines to choose from, but we could never commit because of anxiety and worry.  We didn't want just any cat, especially one with "bad kitty habits."  Thankfully our fears soon turned into joy. We were very happy the day we  met Janie & Allen at a show. After talking to them at length about the Maine Coon breed, we just knew we had to have one of THEIR babies.  We especially fell in love with Knight Wolf.  His rugged handsome good looks, his size, those huge paws  and sweet disposition had us mesmerized from the start.  We felt that Wolfie would be the perfect addition to our family.  He seemed to have all the qualities we were looking for in a kitty.  We are happy to report that he still does!  Since the day we drove Wolfie home, he has brought nothing but joy to our family.  His personality and silly antics bring a smile to our face nearly every day.  Not to mention those "laugh-out-loud" moments that leave us breathless.  He is our constant companion; one who loves to be near us wherever we are.  Car rides are also more pleasant with Wolfie tagging along.  Wolfie's purr, the loudest we’ve ever heard, reflects how much he enjoys being loved and petted.  He is so well behaved too, which means the world to us.

Wolfie and our 5 yr. old cat "Mo" have also become great companions.  Wolfie's charm and well socialized temperament won Mo over rather quickly.  It was amazing to watch Wolfie's technique as he sought to soften Mo's heart.  He was so gentle, kind and submissive.  Not the awkward rough and tumble stuff one might expect from a kitten.  Now they play together, chase and groom each other.  They also share everything:  toys, beds, cat trees, food scratching posts, litter boxes and our laps.  We had hoped that Mo would find a friend in Wolfie and vise verse.  It's awesome to know that they are finding happiness together.  That was also important to us. We could not have asked for a more well rounded, well behaved boy than Wolfie.  Our previous anxieties and worries have all dissipated; never to be thought of again.  It is a relief and a delight to know that Wolfie was raised and nurtured with love.  It shows in his entire being.  He truly is beautiful inside and out!
Thank you, Janie and Allen.  You too, girls!  We are so grateful that God brought you into our lives.  It has been a pleasure doing business with you.  We are enjoying the fruits of your labor and have nothing but praise and admiration for you.  What you are doing for the Maine Coon breed is wonderful and Wolfie is a strong reflection of your hard work and dedication.  We will recommend you, RoyalLions, to anyone looking for a quality breeder and the "purrfect" kitten.”

Kim & Don Peck Bremington, Washington

“It’s tail was a plume of such magnificence that it almost

wore the cat.”

                             - Hugh Leonard

RoyalLions “Knight Wolf”

2 Time SouthEast Regional Winner

 & Supreme Grand Champion Redford

 “In February of 2010 our beautiful, much loved, 18  year old Siamese cat died.  Our whole family was devastated.  We knew that we wanted to replace her as soon as possible. We wanted another  cat with a warm loving personality who enjoyed people.  We then remembered my brother's two wonderful Maine Coons and decided to investigate the breed further.  The evening that  we lost our Pattaya we were on the  internet looking for Maine Coon breeders. Wonderful Janie. The next day I called Janie and she listened as I mourned the loss of our cat.  She was so kind, listening to me go on and on (I was a perfect stranger) and she answered all of my questions about Maine Coons.
 In March a litter was born.  Janie and I chatted about the personality traits my family was looking for in a Maine Coon kitten. Quickly, it was apparent that she wanted both her kittens and their new parents to be happy and the only way to do this was to know the needs of the family.  She also really studied and understood the disposition of each kitten.  When we visited RoyalLions and went into the kitten nursery, Janie picked up Snuggly (renamed “Yorky”  after our favorite town in Maine) and said “this is the kitten with the personality you are looking for” and then told us why.  What a wonderful way to find an animal. We didn’t have to make a decision based on a 1 hour visit with 6 active kittens! She knew the  perfect fit!
The day we took Yorky home we figured that she would hide under the bed for hours, possibly days,  while adjusting to her new home.  How wrong we were. She came into the house sniffed for the better part of thirty minutes, sat down in front of my husband and me with a look that said, "This place smells fine and I think you two are O.K. too, let's play."  That was the adjustment period.  She has been with us almost a month and is just delightful. She is our constant companion --  always watching us, sometimes trying to help, is very well behaved,  funny and always loving. She is the perfect fit for our family!!!Thank you Harris family we are very, very happy with our kitten and believe that she is happy with us!”     —  John & Chary Root, Tallahassee, FL

A match made in heaven.

RoyalLions Snuggly now  “Yorky” 

Yorky and Danny

“Approximately one year ago , our 17 year old cat had to be put to sleep due to kidney failure.  We were devastated and wanted eventually to get another cat.  Having been exposed to a Maine Coon cat at one of our relatives homes at Christmas, this was the breed we decided we wanted! We went online and looked at several different catteries, and after speaking to Janie Harris at RoyalLions , we were basically sold on purchasing one of their  Maine Coon kittens.  We went to their home and we were very impressed with not only the cleanliness, but the affection they displayed towards all  their animals . We were positive  this would lead to a better personality and behavior in a kitten.  We picked up our new boy, now named Bailey, from RoyalLions in June.  He is  absolutely wonderful; The disposition of the  Maine Coon is exceptional!  Bailey is  affectionate,  intelligent, and playful; We are very much in love with him! Our Bailey enjoys playing hide-and-seek with our family and taking his turn to exercise on our treadmill which is unbelievably cute. He has continually gained weight since we brought him home and is very healthy.  Many times we have either called or emailed Janie in order to get advice on diet,  behavior,  or other issues concerning this breed and she has always been there to help. Without hesitation,  I would recommend RoyalLions to anyone searching for a high quality, well adjusted  Maine Coon kitten!”       

             Gary & Gail Wilkes, Panama City Beach, FL

                                                                                                                                                                           

Nap-Time with Mama

“Whadaya mean,

 where’s Dad?”

RoyalLions Snoopy now “Bailey”

Bailey Going Home

“Ah, Miss Puffy, where to begin...... We were blessed enough to have her join our family (1 Sheltie and 3 male Maine Coons) in Jan. 2010.  I had always wanted a cream female, but realized they are very hard to find.  I contacted a breeder in Atlanta looking for a new  kitten and she highly recommended RoyalLions. I called Janie and found that she had my "dream cat" a cream female. My first impression of Janie was wow, she loves her cats as much as we do ours. We wanted Puffy, but she had a stubborn ear infection. Janie was very honest about Puffy’s health and actually wanted to get it cleared up before we came to Fla. to meet her. After many phone calls between Janie,  myself and both her veterinarian and ours in Birmingham we were able to talk Janie into letting us go ahead and pick her up. Janie had to be ensured that Puffy would receive continued treatment. We drove to Florida to meet Janie and Allen; I'm so glad they approved of us and allowed us to take our girl home.  We left poor Janie crying on the front porch because she obviously loved Puffy very much. I felt so sad for her, but very happy to have our new baby girl; This was our first Maine Coon female!

 After her initial adjustment,  she met the  3 "Big Boys", she fit right in! I’ve always had males and  wondered about the temperament of females. Well that question was answered quickly, she is both  a love bug and clown.  She chases the boys around the house and then snuggles next to us on the couch and follows us from room to room!  She is now 11 months old and turning into such a beauty. She is truly Princess Puffy.  Thanks Janie, Allen and girls for raising such a wonderful, loving cat and for allowing her to be ours!”

                          Laurie and John Moses, Birmingham, Alabama

Princess Puffy with big brother Oliver

RoyalLions Cream Puff now “Puffy”

Bandit with his new baby sister

 

Janie & Allen,

Here's the testimonial. Every bit of it is the truth! They are wonderful! First of all we cannot thank you enough for all three of our fur kids! We love them dearly and they bring joy to our lives every moment of every day. Their temperament is sweet and their personalities are incredible. They truly have the Maine Coon

 “dog-like nature”, but they are better than a dog!

We came home with BlueBelle and Reese in December. Not long after that we realized we wanted a third Maine Coon. (They are very addicting!) Janie recommended a male to compliment the two girls we already had. We had met Red Snapper when picking up the girls so when we heard he was available we were delighted. He's become a wonderful and affectionate brother for BlueBelle and Reese AND a very close companion. I can't even begin to describe how much joy all three of them bring to our lives.

Thank you again. We love our babies!

Sincerely,

Debbie G. — Orlando, FL

Reese with new toy from Mama.

Baby BlueBelle & Reese

Red Snapper ( Happy Snappy)

Rear-View Photos:  Courtesy of Broadsway Redford & Coonificent Prom Queen