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Pet of the Month

  • August 2025
  • By Verandah

This fluffy feline kitten named Finnegan is a Maine Coon. The Maine Coon is the State Cat of Maine! Finnegan is nine months old and weighs 16.7 pounds, but he will continue growing until he is three! Finnegan is a sweet and easy going cat who gets along well with his dog brother and his cat sister. Maine Coon’s are commonly referred to as “the gentle giant” and some people say the Maine Coon has dog-like characteristics such as cuddling, and one owner even heard her cat bark! One of Finnegan’s favorite things is watching through the windows and screens keeping all the birds and squirrels on their toes.

So, if it’s a large, cuddling cat you want full of massive amounts of love, think of adopting a very furry Maine Coon like Finnegan. You’re sure to get an adoring pet who not just meows, but likely will chirp, very loudly purr and sometimes even yowl!

Finnegan’s lucky parent is Susan McIntyre.

A beloved pet’s photo, whether dog, cat, horse, bird, or fish will be featured in the Verandah View Pet of the Month. Resident owners can send in a photo with pet’s name, owner’s name, type of pet, and one sentence or two about their pet by texting Susan Shamey at (724) 355-2478 or email [email protected]. Pet photos will be randomly chosen from entries – big or small. All pets are beautiful to their owners.