Maine Coon Mom Turns Into the Ultimate 'Helicopter Parent' the Second a Kitten Wanders Off
There are all different types of human moms, and that also goes for cat moms.
We see this firsthand in a new, humorous yet sweet video that shows the differences between Maine Coon mom cats, who recently both gave birth to litters of kittens.
For any helicopter parents out there, the Maine Coon mom cat's behavior will be very relatable.
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Even though Stormi, the Maine Coon mom, isn't the biological mother of this kitten, she still feels very protective of this little explorer and is very concerned that she has wandered away from the pack.
Her sense of worry is so adorable!
The kitten's actual mom is way too distracted, feeding her other babies and just trying to get some rest, so she can't watch this one little kitten.
Different styles of parenting, for sure!
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Are Maine Coons More Protective Than Other Cat Breeds?
Maine Coon cats aren't known to be more protective than other cat breeds, but they do have a very strong sense of loyalty, which can manifest into strong, protective instincts, especially for their young and their humans.
According to Maine-coon-cat-nation.com, they are very loyal to their humans.
These kitties will follow their parent from room to room, position themselves between you and someone visiting, or face the door when they sit near you.
These are all typical traits of cat loyalty.
If they feel their human is being threatened, they may step in front of you, but even though they are quite large, they aren't the same as a guard dog, so don't expect them to pounce on an intruder.
When it comes to their young, the females have strong maternal instincts and are known for their intensive grooming sessions, and as we can see with Stormi, they keep a very close eye on kittens during those early weeks of life-even if they are another mama's babies.
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This story was originally published June 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM.