Orange Cat’s Contentment After Experiencing a Warm House for First Time Is Everything
Adopting a pet is such a rewarding experience, and the instant love that they feel when they get to their new home is a pretty incredible thing to see. Avocado is an orange cat who recently found a new family of his own, and his reaction to a warm home and being loved on for the first time will totally warm your heart.
Avocado's new family shared a video at the beginning of November showing Avocado getting scratches and pets from his new family. He's lying atop a pile or warm blankets as his humans love on him to let him know he's safe and loved. His face shows exactly how happy he is to be in his new home!
I wasn't the only one who was moved by Avocado's contentment. @P D2550 shared, "He's like "Did I die and go to heaven?"!" @Robyn shared, "My man cat was a free roamer. I humanely trapped, had him neutered and ear tipped, planning to release him. By the time he recovered he decided he much preferred the spoiled domesticated life." and @Avocado's mom replied, "He still tries to “hunt” at night, I think. I'm like "My dude you don’t have to worry about food again!" LOL!" @Christine added, "The luckiest boy!!! There is no love like the love of an orange cat."
Cool Facts About Orange Cats
Orange cats are known for being feisty and having attitudes, but can't that be said about all cats?! Orange cats are not a breed of their own, but they are all orange tabby cats. The orange tabby cat is also not a breed; instead, tabby cats have one of the most common coat patterns for both wild and domestic cats and are known for their striped coats.
Cats.com shares this about orange tabby cats, "Though each orange tabby is different, tabbies in general have specific characteristics that are easily identified. These include:
- An M-shaped marking on the forehead
- White or dark lining around the eyes
- Pigment on the paws and lips
- Thin “pencil” lines on the face
- Pale color on the chin and belly
- Banding on the legs and tail"
I'd never noticed the 'M' on their foreheads, but now I can't not see it!
Facts.net also explains why most orange cats are male, and it has to do with the "Ginger Gene", "The captivating orange fur of these cats is due to a gene called "O" (for orange), which is located on the X chromosome. This gene determines the production of orange pigment, called pheomelanin, in the fur. Interestingly, male cats only need one copy of the "O" gene to display an orange coat, while females must have two copies. This unique genetic arrangement results in the majority of orange cats being male."
Their orange coloring makes them a popular pet pick in many cultures. Facts.net shared, "In many cultures, the vibrant orange hue of these cats is associated with positive attributes such as warmth, energy, and creativity. This symbolism adds to their appeal as cherished companions."
I've always wanted an orange cat with an attitude like Garfield's, the most well-known and loved cartoon cat around. I hope that Avocado's humans continue to share stories of his new life, he seems so happy to have found a forever family!
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