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Ocelot II

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4. They are brothers, and they are almost but not quite identical.

Reply to crosinski (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 26, 2026, 02:33 PM

Apr 26

Dave is a little bigger than Chet and has a rounder face, so I can tell them apart up close. The collars help me identify them from a distance. Their personalities and voices are also pretty distinctive.

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I love it when my cats sleep on my lap. [View all] Ocelot II Apr 26 OP

My cat patches is well over 10 pounds and too heavy for my lap anymore Walleye Apr 26 #1

I see that they have collars with their names. crosinski Apr 26 #2

They are brothers, and they are almost but not quite identical. Ocelot II Apr 26 #4

They are lovely crosinski Apr 26 #6

Chet and Dave, The Nightly Mews. flashman13 Apr 26 #9

When Mikey was... 2naSalit Apr 26 #3

We all understand. When one's cat (or cats) is/are on one's lap, all other niyad Apr 26 #5

Even an 8 lb cat on your blanket at night feels like a 30 lb kettle bell. 3catwoman3 Apr 26 #7

Been there.... AltairIV Apr 26 #8

What a beautiful picture Ocelot II, almost. JMCKUSICK Apr 26 #10

I considered Packers colors, green and gold, just to annoy Vikings fans, Ocelot II Apr 26 #13

lol, I used to live 3 blocks from there JMCKUSICK Apr 27 #14

That's 27 lbs of love there. eppur_se_muova Apr 26 #11

... eppur_se_muova Apr 26 #12

Your circulation notwithstanding, this is a neat photo Ocelot II. Hope you feel better! George McGovern Apr 27 #15

They came back for awhile. Ocelot II Apr 27 #16

That's a great trick with your cell phone! Gives your arteries a break. Good thinking! George McGovern Apr 27 #17