The image looks like a painting.

I'm glad it found you, Siwsan. It doesn't know how lucky it is. You are a life saver for so many. You are certainly a very special person. And a good pbotographer, too

I make it a point to talk to him/her and give a lot of slow blinks. It seems to be working.

There's a big difference.

look like a watercolor painting! What a beautiful cat!

at 1st I thought it was a watercolor...

One of the dads.

Carys doesn't have quite that magnificent of a coat, but the markings and coloration are very close.

I hope she lets you into her life. She gorgeous.

A Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest cat. I wonder if it was once a pet that was either abandoned or got loose and became lost.

I've never seen any other cat like this one, since this whole adventure began.

I hope this one sticks around.

Norwegian Forest cats, I discovered that they are part of the ancestry of Maine Coons, which is why the two breeds look so similar, I guess. Main Coons are larger, have larger, tufted ears, and a broader, more square shaped muzzle. The Norwegian Forest cat muzzle is narrower and more pointed. They both have a long-haired full tail, and a long-haired ruff.

The NF cat reaches its full maturity at 5 years old. Not as big as the MC, but still larger than the average cat. If this is a NF cat and if Carys is related to it, she might become quite a big girl.

Beautiful cat.

of a beautiful cat!

It looks just like my late cat Jamie, who was smoke gray and had a big ruff - she would become so furry in the cold months that you could barely see her legs. She did need daily combing or she would mat like crazy, but had a soft white undercoat that contributed to this - this critter may not.

Jamie was part Persian, and her sibling from the same litter was a tuxedo.

I admit I can't live with a cat. Two family members are alligeric. I do enjoy watching the videos and Siwsan's posts.

This sweet cat really does have a piercing gaze.

brave little one.

I so envy your adventures with these lovelies!!

They are all so lucky to have you and you them!
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Looks like you’ve got some new customers, Siwsan! Hopefully they’ll warm up to you as they learn you’re a “friendly.”

Gorgeous cat!

I’m so glad you’re there! For them, AND for us!