Emerald Green Cat Running Around Bulgarian Town Returns to Its Natural Color

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This article first appeared on Hello Giggles.

According to superstition, it's bad luck for a black cat to cross your path. But what about a green cat? Well, if you've ever found yourself in Bulgaria, this emerald-colored cat may have given you a moment of … paws. (Sorry, we couldn't help it!)

Fancy feast your eyes on Bulgaria's beautiful green alien cat, an eye-catching stray kitteh whose magical, jewel-toned fur coat has been luring tourists to the quaint seaside town of Varna since 2014. That year, locals noticed the fashion-forward feline strutting her stuff on the streets with a less colorful, but equally cute, cat companion.

At first, Varna residents worried the kitty may have been painted green as part of a cruel prank. But as luck would have it, concerned locals learned the purrfectly pigmented fur ball turned herself green, repeatedly curling up for a catnap in an old paint barrel.

Given the kitteh's overall good health and her coat's consistent coloring, the cat lovers concluded the kitty dyed herself with some sort of non-toxic food or textile dye leaking from the barrel. After it was determined their furry friend's life was not in danger, townspeople and tourists celebrated the kitty's unique cat-eristic, offering her treats in exchange for a quick peek at her curious coat.

Today, with the help of a few animal advocates and a new favorite sleeping spot, Varna's kitty chameleon has changed up her look, returning to her natural color save a few bright green highlights around her ears, eyes and chest.

While her new 'do may not scream, "Look at me meow…er, now!", we still think this kitteh's the cat's pajamas.

—By Kitty Lindsay for Hello Giggles