Ginger Maine Coon Kitten Getting 'Left Out' by Litter of White Kitties Brings All the Feels

Many cat lovers will tell you that the color of a cat makes a real difference. They’ll talk about the goofiness of orange boys, or the phenomenon known as “tortitude” or sassy attitudes among tortoiseshell cats. Research has shown this to be largely a matter of human biases, the same way black cats were once thought to be the harbingers of evil. Cat coat color cannot determine an animal’s personality, anymore than skin color can determine a person’s.

But we did have to chuckle when we saw this video, of a poor little ginger Maine Coon kitten being thoroughly ignored by a litter of white kittens.

“When you’re not invited to the party,” reads the caption on this adorable video, taken by a breeder of Maine Coon cats. In the video, a red and white tabby kitten sits alone inside a cat tree enclosure, while his litter mates, a quartet of all-white Maine Coon kittens, cuddle together in a cat bed across the room.

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Aww, poor Rudolph. Did they not invite you to any of their reindeer games?

In truth, the kitten’s name is “Violets are Blue” and he won’t be lonely for long, as he has already received an application and will be heading to his new home when he’s old enough. He was the only ginger baby in the entire litter, which was a cross between a ginger-and-white male and an all-white female.

When Cat Color Matters

Though cat color cannot predict personality, there is one color of cat that can have an affect on the animal’s overall health, and that’s actually white. White is not so much a color as an absence thereof, and sometimes, the gene that produces all-white cats can also, occasionally, cause health problems such as deafness. Whether or not your all-white cat will be deaf has a lot to do with what type of white-coat gene they receive. It’s a complicated dance, and one that responsible cat breeders take into account when seeking to breed and sell the cats they create.

All the white cats in the litter are listed on the breeder’s website as being reserved for new owners, and no health issues are mentioned, so it seems like all these little guys are just fine. That is, except for their habit of snubbing their brother!

Is a Maine Coon Right For You?

Maine Coons are a large, striking breed of cat growing in popularity. They can grow to enormous sizes, nearly twice that of your average mixed breed “domestic shorthair” cat, and are prized for their intelligence, rugged look, and friendly personality. They are described as “gentle giants” whose dog-like love of performing tricks and familial affection can win over even those who say they are not “cat people.

But before you invest in a Maine Coon from a breeder, make sure you are ready for their size, activity needs, nutritional requirements (big cats eat more food!), and grooming necessity. I don’t have Maine Coons, but I do have long-haired cats, and trust me when I say the fur is no joke.

But when you look at those faces, it’s easy to be won over.

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