{"id":500651,"date":"2026-03-03T05:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T05:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/500651\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T05:59:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T05:59:08","slug":"maine-coon-cats-look-just-like-snow-leopards-after-dad-fills-the-bathtub-with-fresh-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/500651\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Coon Cats Look Just Like Snow Leopards After Dad Fills the Bathtub With Fresh Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though the winter appears to be dragging on terribly this year, there are definitely some who are enjoying it… Mostly, our pets. It’s the only reason I haven’t started completely freaking out and booking trips to sunnier places.<\/p>\n

After last week’s annoying snowstorm, there were plenty of happy pets who were loving the snow. For one Maine Coon cat family, outside is a bit of a stretch… So their dad brought the snow to them!<\/p>\n

I truly can’t decide what part of @jay79277<\/a>‘s video is my favorite: carrying the snow into the bathtub one shovel at a time, the fact that he had this in mind at all, or the cats actually enjoying it. He had to go up a whole flight of stairs to do that!<\/p>\n

There are two Maine Coons who were able to enjoy the snow bath: Theo and Ember. Theo is the older brother, though it was Ember (the orange cat<\/a>, of course) who was interested first. She wasn’t totally sure, but ultimately fell in love.<\/p>\n

Related: Maine Coon Cat\u2019s Fur \u2018Glowing Red\u2019 in Sunshine Is Pure Gorgeous Goodness<\/a><\/p>\n

Do Maine Coons Like Snow?<\/p>\n

Jay tried this out, completely unsure of whether they’d actually like it or not. He just thought it might be fun for them, and ultimately, it was.<\/p>\n

If you expose your Maine Coon to the snow young enough, they’ll learn to love it. They might even get the zoomies! Maine Coons, in general, really enjoy the water!<\/p>\n

\"Maine<\/p>\n

Maine Coon cat getting a bath.Image via Shutterstock &sol;Olleg Visual Content<\/p>\n

(Image via Shutterstock &sol;Olleg Visual Content)<\/p>\n

Maine Coons hail from Maine; allegedly, some longhaired European cats stowed away on a boat, coming overseas and mating with regular domestic strays. They have long, thick fur and very thick paw pads. They were built for chilly weather.<\/p>\n

Maine Coon Enrichment Ideas<\/p>\n

This is one of the funniest, but most brilliant enrichment ideas I have ever seen for cats. Maine Coons are very intelligent, energetic cats, and they need enrichment to stay happy and healthy. You could try:<\/p>\n

Putting snow in your bathtub.<\/p>\n

Letting them swim in the tub.<\/p>\n

Getting them a splash pad.<\/p>\n

Walks or outside time on a leash or in a stroller.<\/p>\n

Luckily, these cats are a lot of fun, and they’re pretty easy to please. As long as they’re with you, they’ll be happy!<\/p>\n

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Mar 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n