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Hello! A couple weeks ago I welcomed a kitten into my home. He is a silver spotted tabby named Buzz. My vet estimates his age to be about 4 months old. I found Buzz on my way to work one morning, hen an expensive looking car was parked in the middle of the road with its doors opened. Buzz came running out of the car into moving traffic. The driver of the car took a few steps after him but then stopped and turned around. Buzz went back to her car but when I told her that he was right there she waved me off and drove away. Of course I wasn’t going to leave the poor thing or he was sure to be run over so I, with help from other drivers, jumped out of my car and grabbed him. I’m still not sure if those were his owners as he was as not wearing a collar or has any sort of identification and is missing the tip of his ear. Not to mention I don’t know any cat parents who would leave their cat, especially a kitten in the middle of the road to die. Sorry if this seems like unnecessary information I just want you all to see why I’m confused about the breed of my cat.
When I took him to the vet I wrote him down as a domestic shorthair. A lady who was there with her dog was blown away by his appearance. She spent about three minutes telling Buzz how beautiful he is and listing all of his “amazing” features. (His colors, his eyes, the softness of his fur, and the symmetry of his patterns). The nurses and vet were also amazed by his appearance. The told me how lucky I am to have come across such a beautiful cat and that his appearance is “unusual”. My sister who is not a animal person told me that she is shocked to see such a beautiful cat and that she can’t believe I found him on the road. When FaceTiming a friend his mom saw him and told me that he is gorgeous. My friend voiced to me that he doesn’t believe he was a stray because he’s “too nice”. There are a few more similar stories but I think you get the point.
I was recently told that he looks like an Egyptian Mau. I for one don’t think so. I’ve read some the characteristics of an Egyptian Mau but a lot of those characteristics can be seen in most cats. Buzz loves being with me and id very affectionate. He constantly wants to be right by my side. If he isn’t he’ll voice his discontent very loudly. He’s quite agile but cats are like that by default in my opinion. As of now I believe the highest I saw Buzz jump was maybe a little over 3 feet. Perhaps higher but I don’t want to seem like I’m exaggerating. He spends all day hunting (like cats do) and is quite fast. He fastest when he’s scared lol. He is a bit shy around strangers and loud folk but is incredibly friendly once he gets to know you. However, like most cats, he does have a limit and will bite and scratch if he doesn’t feel like getting picked up at the moment.
I really don’t care about fancy names and pedigree. If I’m being completely honest I don’t want him to be an expensive cat as that would push me to find his previous owners and return my sweet boy. So please have at it and give me your experienced opinion. Attached are some photos of my boy. I must say that these pictures really don’t do him any justice. He’s not very photogenic as he is constantly moving.
Thank you for your time!
Hello! A couple weeks ago I welcomed a kitten into my home. He is a silver spotted tabby named Buzz. My vet estimates his age to be about 4 months old. I found Buzz on my way to work one morning, hen an expensive looking car was parked in the middle of the road with its doors opened. Buzz came running out of the car into moving traffic. The driver of the car took a few steps after him but then stopped and turned around. Buzz went back to her car but when I told her that he was right there she waved me off and drove away. Of course I wasn’t going to leave the poor thing or he was sure to be run over so I, with help from other drivers, jumped out of my car and grabbed him. I’m still not sure if those were his owners as he was as not wearing a collar or has any sort of identification and is missing the tip of his ear. Not to mention I don’t know any cat parents who would leave their cat, especially a kitten in the middle of the road to die. Sorry if this seems like unnecessary information I just want you all to see why I’m confused about the breed of my cat.
When I took him to the vet I wrote him down as a domestic shorthair. A lady who was there with her dog was blown away by his appearance. She spent about three minutes telling Buzz how beautiful he is and listing all of his “amazing” features. (His colors, his eyes, the softness of his fur, and the symmetry of his patterns). The nurses and vet were also amazed by his appearance. The told me how lucky I am to have come across such a beautiful cat and that his appearance is “unusual”. My sister who is not a animal person told me that she is shocked to see such a beautiful cat and that she can’t believe I found him on the road. When FaceTiming a friend his mom saw him and told me that he is gorgeous. My friend voiced to me that he doesn’t believe he was a stray because he’s “too nice”. There are a few more similar stories but I think you get the point.
I was recently told that he looks like an Egyptian Mau. I for one don’t think so. I’ve read some the characteristics of an Egyptian Mau but a lot of those characteristics can be seen in most cats. Buzz loves being with me and id very affectionate. He constantly wants to be right by my side. If he isn’t he’ll voice his discontent very loudly. He’s quite agile but cats are like that by default in my opinion. As of now I believe the highest I saw Buzz jump was maybe a little over 3 feet. Perhaps higher but I don’t want to seem like I’m exaggerating. He spends all day hunting (like cats do) and is quite fast. He fastest when he’s scared lol. He is a bit shy around strangers and loud folk but is incredibly friendly once he gets to know you. However, like most cats, he does have a limit and will bite and scratch if he doesn’t feel like getting picked up at the moment.
I really don’t care about fancy names and pedigree. If I’m being completely honest I don’t want him to be an expensive cat as that would push me to find his previous owners and return my sweet boy. So please have at it and give me your experienced opinion. Attached are some photos of my boy. I must say that these pictures really don’t do him any justice. He’s not very photogenic as he is constantly moving.
Thank you for your time!
Thanks for saving him. I don't think he is pb mau but who knows he may have a bit of that or something else in him. He def has that look. Here is a link. I would advertise him with flyers as well and at the local shelters just in case he is lost etc. Congratulations on your new love affair with this wonderful boy 
