(Not) The World's Most Beautiful Cat
Most of us have probably seen pictures of the world’s ugliest dog, and the winners of the annual competition for that title. But what about the felines of the world?
As a cat person, I was intrigued by a local station’s story on a New Hampshire cat with the unfortunate name Ugly Bat Boy and the looks to match. In lieu of an official “Ugliest Cat” competition, I’d have to name this guy the unofficial titleholder. He was obviously the last in line when good looks were being handed out. And yes, he was born this way. No catastrophic injuries or disease or anything like that.
Denver’s Channel 7 has posted both a slideshow and a video (from WMUR.com), sans embed codes. You’ll just have to follow the links if you want to see them. And trust me, until you’ve seen the video of this kitty walking around, you can’t fully appreciate his … umm … “unique” appearance.
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Aha, finally tracked down some YouTube video:
Don’t think I’d want to touch that cat.
Does he have a beard?
Looks like a ZZTop cat to me . . .
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Posted by michaelm | March 3, 2009, 7:03 pm MSTMore like an ascot, if you look at the links.
Posted by PiedType | March 4, 2009, 10:39 am MSTWowowow, he’s a little scary looking but he has a great home and a good life, he’s lucky!
Posted by JavaQueen | March 4, 2009, 12:44 am MSTLucky for sure. He might not have lasted very long in another environment.
Posted by PiedType | March 4, 2009, 10:38 am MSTOtay, I would definitely give this dude the ugly cat award. He has a jabba the hut quality however, so maybe looks aren’t everything. Still, that is one freaky kitty.
Annie
Posted by writer chick | March 4, 2009, 10:51 am MST“Freaky” works for me.
Posted by PiedType | March 4, 2009, 11:01 am MSTyea indeeeeeeeeeedddddddd!!! this little guy issssssss scary!!! but it’s sooo graphic!i think i would love to have a cat like this!!
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I’m just glad he ended up in a good place. He wouldn’t have won any awards as “Most Adoptable” at a shelter.
Posted by anna | April 12, 2010, 10:16 am MSTAs a Sphynx (hairless) cat breeder, I think he is absolutely gorgeous!!! I wish I could breed cats like this with manes like lions.
Posted by Jan Griffiths | July 5, 2010, 9:21 pm MSTI’m a cat owner myself (Ragdoll) and have wondered what sort of mix this guy might be. You think there’s a Sphynx in here somewhere?
Posted by PiedType | July 6, 2010, 12:17 am MSTThough I’m no cat expert, I feel the same way. He’s beautiful. How can they call him Ugly Batboy? He deserves a more regal, dignified name.
Posted by Andra | April 18, 2011, 12:44 am MSTHe does have a rather regal air about him, and he’s probably very sweet. It was mean to give him an ugly name like that.
Posted by PiedType | April 18, 2011, 12:47 am MST