Kitties washing

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I haven't posted any photos for ages - partly because my camera has spent a lot of time at the repairers
. But....once I got it back, of course it had to be tested out. What better subject than the indoor kitties. They were being super-cute having a snuggle session so here goes:



Lily woke up and decided that Tolly needed a wash





Tolly repaid the favour and washed Lily



Tolly put on his best oriental face for Meowmy



One of Tolly on his own (from a couple of weeks ago)



And...purely by accident, I was looking in close up at various parts of the photo to see if the repairer had done the job, when I happened upon the detail captured of Tolly's tongue. Kitties' tongues are just amazing



I was so fascinated I did some research and, while this may be old news for some, I found it amazing that those barbs are made from keratin. I was also amazed to see how, at the sides, kitties' tongues are so similar to ours.
 

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Great pictures, The tongue close up is amazing
 

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Wow! they are gorgeous!
What breed are your kitties? I love their colour.

Great tongue pic too
 

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Great pics!! I thought of you when my last month's Cat Fancy came in the mail! Singapuras were the featured breed
 

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They are wonderful cats. And the pix are amazing too. Both you and hte repairer are to be congratulated.
 
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You guys really are the greatest - thanks so very much for your lovely comments. The kitties are feeling very proud of themselves right now


Originally Posted by Jaffacake

Wow! they are gorgeous!
What breed are your kitties? I love their colour.

Great tongue pic too
Lily and Tolstoy are Singapuras. They do have lovely colouring

Originally Posted by mooficat

aww - your babies are so gorgeous


that close-up is amazing, you can really see those little raspy barbs, very clear indeed
Those barbs really are amazing aren't they! I love your avatar by the way


Originally Posted by katiemae1277

Great pics!! I thought of you when my last month's Cat Fancy came in the mail! Singapuras were the featured breed
Oh wow! Fancy Singapuras being the featured breed - they have a truly lovely nature.
 
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Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

How sweet! Look at their little pink tongues! Their profiles look like a cougar.
Thank you so much - yes we often comment that Tolly in particular looks very similar to a cougar. He often gets called "my little lion" although as far as bravery goes he's more like the lion from the Wizard of Oz
 

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You should be punished for not showing those gorgeous faces more often! But I'll except the excuse of camera problems.
I've always loved Lily and Tolly, but they really do need more air time here at TCS....hint...hint.
 
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