Maine Coon Hawaii is your go-to friend for everything feline. Whether you’re a Maine Coon parent or a cat lover of any breed, our guides, tutorials, and reviews are here to make your furry friend’s life happier, more comfortable, and healthier.
Our practical guides share wisdom learned from real experience as a cat parent, providing actionable information to help.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help cats live epic lives through the right engagement with products and a deeper understanding of their unique personalities and needs. We’re here to help you and your cat connect and thrive!
We aim to fulfill our mission through step-by-step tutorials that guide you in all things cat-related, in-depth guides that offer insights for making the right decisions, and honest, unbiased reviews of products you can trust.
Every piece of content is designed to make both you and your cat happier and more knowledgeable.
Our Story
Maine Coon Hawaii started in 2018 when our founder, Gary Hu, became a parent to a beautiful Maine Coon cat named Chelle.
Since starting as a hub for Maine Coon insights, Maine Coon Hawaii has expanded to become the go-to resource for cat wellness, nutrition, happiness, and understanding. We’re honored to be featured by renowned organizations and brands:
- Animal advocacy organizations like the Palo Alto Human Society, Halifax Humane Society, CatsMatter
- National and international brands like World’s Best Cat Litter, CatEvolution (distributor of the Litter-Robot in Australia), FitBark
- Authoritative cat and pet websites like Katzenworld, Hepper, PetKeen
- Maine Coon catteries like Florida Maine Coons
- Singapore’s largest digital news platform Mothership
Who We Are
Dr. Abdul Basit Javed (DVM, RVMP)
Dr. Abdul Basit Javed (DVM, RVMP) is a compassionate small animal veterinarian, and medically reviews, fact checks, and edits articles for Maine Coon Hawaii. He graduated top of his class from the Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences in Pakistan in 2022. Since then, he has worked at the Alpha Pet Care Clinic and interned at the Multi Garden Zoo, where he cared for domestic pets, wildlife, and avian species. He has continued his education through webinars with the East Windsor Animal Hospital in the US. Dr. Javed creates educational content to help pet owners understand how to better care for their animals. His goal is to share authentic information so pets worldwide can live safe, healthy lives.
Chelle
Chelle is a smoke silver blue Maine Coon. She is the inspiration behind this site! As of writing this, she is about 7 human years old and approximately 15lb. She is our main product tester and gives each a paws up and paws down. Here are more pictures:
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Our Responsibility
We’re committed to your cat’s well-being. With hundreds of hours of research, our recommendations are tested, approved, and unbiased. We don’t let sponsorships dictate our stance; we care about the facts.
How We Achieve Our Principles:
- We never accept products or compensation from companies in exchange for a favorable review
- We ensure products have approval from the proper authorities
- Our research is based off the highest quality sources
- We cite our sources in our content, and welcome you to verify
- We regularly update and refresh content, removing outdated information
Our affiliate marketing through Amazon and Chewy.com is transparent and ethically conducted. Performance, not brands, matters to us. Commissions do not affect recommendations.
Ethical Practices
Maine Coon Hawaii stands against animal cruelty and supports products with the small carbon footprints throughout their processes.
We value products from fair working conditions and that pay fair wages, no matter the country. These commitments align with our desire to promote ethical consumerism in every aspect of our blog.
Connect With Us
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