Black and White Tabby Cat with "Patchwork Orange Prosthetic"! Viral Unedited Photo Raises Questions: Is There Really No Other Cat Pressed Below?

Recently, a photo of a "patchwork cat" has gone viral online. The image features a cat with black and white tabby patterns, but its right front paw is entirely orange, creating a stark contrast with its overall black and white appearance. Many internet users initially suspected that the photo had been digitally altered for attention, until the owner shared more pictures that clarified the situation.

A female user on Xiaohongshu, known as "Shining Little Sheep," recently posted several photos of her beloved cat named "Sui Sui." However, these images sparked skepticism among many users who questioned whether they were edited or filtered. The reason for their doubts was that Sui Sui's natural pattern is entirely black and white, yet her right front paw exhibited an orange pattern. At first glance, it appeared as though the leg had been artificially attached. Some users even speculated that Sui Sui might be hiding an orange kitten beneath her, which contributed to the peculiar appearance.

In response to the speculation, the owner explained that her cat Sui Sui was born this way. It is possible that either the male or female parent was an orange cat, leading to this unique coloration. The mother cat "ran out of ink" during gestation, resulting in Sui Sui's right front leg being orange while the rest of her body remains black and white.

The astonishing photo of the patchwork cat has taken the internet by storm, with users commenting things like "Your cat looks so funny," and "If the owner hadn't clarified, I would have thought there was an orange cat underneath." Others remarked on how accurate photo editing apps can be, only to realize that this unique pattern is indeed natural. One user humorously noted, "This cat looks like a real patchwork creation."