here is our new boy, Ianto (pronounced ee-an-toe, it is a Welsh name, apparently short for John)
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He is a rescue cat and we've only had him for a couple of days, but boy are we smitten :-* He is extremely curious and has a very sweet nature and very friendly. He has the most gorgeous eyes - they are the most amazing bluey-green, my photos don't do them justice. Bizzarely he likes to lick us - is this normal ???
His favourite things appear to be chasing his tail (which he is doing at the moment inside a small box !) and eating.
He is very handsome! As for the licking behaviour, he obviously loves you too!
Being a first time cat owner, I have a question: Why does my cat lick me? Is it for salt or whatever taste is on my hands or is a sign of affection or all of the above?
Yes, your cat licking you can be "all of the above" but most often it really is a sign of affection. Another way of showing affection is gently biting on your nose or your face. Also, looking at you and slowly blinking her eyes is a way of saying "I love you." You can respond in the same way, if you want. I do it with my cats all the time.
awww, that is so cute ! It is a little disconcerting tho' at 4.30am ;D ;D
Beautiful.I especially like the second photo :)
Gorgeous - he's absolutely beautiful