It’s not every day that you adopt a cat and then suddenly, its fur starts to change colors. David was in for quite the surprise when his black cat, Scrappy, began developing white patches on his previously all-dark coat when he turned seven years old. This phenomenon is most likely attributed to vitiligo, which is a rare skin condition that causes marbling in feline fur.
It’s not every day that you adopt a cat and then suddenly, its fur starts to change colors. David was in for quite the surprise when his black cat, Scrappy, began developing white patches on his previously all-dark coat when he turned seven years old. This phenomenon is most likely attributed to vitiligo, which is a rare skin condition that causes marbling in feline fur.
Despite the alarming diagnosis, Scrappy remains a happy and healthy senior cat who still “rules the street” at 19 years young. As David describes, he even picks fights with other neighborhood cats from time to time and comes home with a few scratches.
Scrappy’s unique and unusual fur pattern is immediately eye-catching. David makes sure to document his cat’s beauty, as well as his daily life, despite the fact that Scrappy doesn’t always pose for the camera. Nevertheless, thousands of people have fallen in love with Scrappy and celebrate his zest for life.
Take a look at how Scrappy looked before and after his transformation:
On the left, is a picture of me when I was just five years old, and on the right is a photo of me at age 17. It’s amazing to see how much I’ve grown and changed over the years. Time really does fly by quickly!
Scrappy can be found on both Instagram and Facebook, with credit to Bored Panda for the discovery.
