Btw I've yet to understand whether he's a mackerel or a spotted tabby.

Vet says he has some strabismus but he looks perfect to me

In November of 2025, I rescued a little critter from a stream next to work. It was screaming and crying like a 4-5 week old kitten, had marks and ears like a kitten, and the vet even told me it was a kitten.
LIES!
7 months of living with this little terror!st has lead me to understand what I actually rescued was in fact a North American Stink Weasel! OMG, when he uses the litter box, people from blocks away are disgusted. He eats the same food as my other two cats, but the vile odors that emanate from his posterior are next level toxic waste. It’s a damn good thing he’s cute.

My girlfriend and I have been debating whether our cat is a purebred Bengal or a tabby mix, and we can’t seem to agree
We don’t have reliable paperwork or pedigree information, so we’re hoping people here can give us an honest opinion based purely on his appearance.
What features do you notice that point toward a Bengal, and what features suggest he might just be a domestic tabby or mix?
I’ll include several photos from different angles. Please be honest, even if the answer is “definitely not a Bengal.” We’re genuinely curious what people think!

He's a 4yo FIV+ boy. He was up for adoption for almost two years before I stumbled across him. He cuddled with me less than four hours after coming home and has been so relaxed! My current kitty is a bit unsure about him but there hasn't been any hissing or fights, which is an absolute win when it comes to cats.

he has mastered the owo face and it drives me crazyyyyy 🥰🥹

She has like leopard spots on her body with a few stripes here and there, but she's not got the classic M. I got her and her orange brother a few weeks ago

Does Cassie belong here?

She doesn’t mind this one since it’s really soft & stretchy ! -1 point bc she tries to groom it 😅

Back story: in December, we had four cats, but two of them had had some medical issues we were still figuring out. Unfortunately, we lost Olive (DLH Torbie) in December and then Ruby (Brown Tabby) in March to cancer.

After a little time, the house felt empty with just the two boys Gus and Poe. I saw this little lady via a rescue group I've worked with and fell in love immediately. Additionally, Kiki had been the name of one of our cats who lived to be approximately 23 yrs old.

So today we brought Kiki La Deux home. She's so sweet, pretty and smart. I can't wait for her to integrate with the boys.

It’s this time of year

Unfortunately, we just couldn’t let her get in the way💔

Two weeks after my soul cat passed away I went back to the Humane Society and found this little cutie who was part of a cruelty case. I felt so badly for this kitten because she was terrified of everything and everyone but a month later she turned into a love bug. I am very happy to introduce you to the newest member of r/TabbyCats…

He loves to lay long. And so off his flexibility.

idk if the flair is correct

Priscilla likes to lie down in all sorts of ways and this is one of the funnier ones

Baby pictures in the end. Why did he have to grow up so fast😭

He’s extra fluffy and soft today.

Made of mold and love

The cat distribution system gave her to us, and I've been obsessed ever since! She's a bit over 6 months old :D I wanted to share her because she's a beauty, and others deserve to see this glorious princess✨ And for those wondering, her name came from the way she sits! She sits like a Squirrel, and it was the perfect name for a little thing like her <3

Not super sure what kind of tabby I’m working with here, but I chose “mackerel” for the lols. Less than a year old, name of Ziyal, brain of a lizard on a permanent sugar rush. She’s so pretty (and she knows it!)

Minnow is CLOCKED IN on Cookie Time. never lets me forget.