Maine Coon kittens & cats in Santa Barbara, California

Misty came to our home from having spent only 3 hours in the shelter. She was roughly 2 &amp is a maine coon mix. I kept her separated from the dogs for a week - but we quickly found out she is the alfa (female) and is not afraid of dogs! (she was turned in for not doing well in a home with children & I have not seen her fond of other cats) - but she LOVED my big male dog - and only tolerated Raven (the small female dog). We lost Copper a few weeks ago to diabetes & since then Misty & Raven have been having "alfa female" issues. her nature is not overly affectionate & does not like to be brushed or held - but she loves to sleep next to people at night or snuggle close by on the sofa. She likes her ears scratched - but will let you know when it's enough. She insists on going outside into the back yard - but always stays in the fenced area & is afraid to venture out too far. She has chased other neighbor cats off of her turf.