Upon laying eyes on a photo of Ikiru, Rich and Emma were immediately smitten with the adorable feline. Following a single visit and after four weeks had passed, they brought him home to his new forever abode. The couple even established an Instagram account solely dedicated to chronicling Ikiru’s daily activities, which has led to him becoming somewhat of a sensation. It’s no wonder, given that he has mastered the art of blep and some of his expressions are so peculiar that individuals often inquire about his well-being.
According to Rich and Emma, Ikiru is in excellent health, as confirmed by their veterinarian who commended Ikiru’s teeth as being some of the best she has ever seen. While it’s true that exotic shorthairs possess a somewhat chubby face, Ikiru is highly active and in top condition. Despite not always having his tongue lolling out, this happens to be one of his quirks, resulting in many amusing facial expressions.
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The feline is called Ikiru, which is taken from his owner’s adoration for Akira Kurosawa movies, and the term means ‘to live’ or ‘living’ in Japanese. Ikiru has a warm personality, cuddly, and at times cantankerous – which makes him more lovable. Additionally, he has a playful and entertaining nature. One of his endearing traits is his fondness of hiding and burrowing under objects such as sheets of paper or blankets. Another cute idiosyncrasy is he stares at people while upside down from a particular corner of the room.
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Rich and Emma shared that Ikiru never fails to entertain them with his amusing behavior and hilarious facial expressions. They take pleasure in being able to showcase his lovable personality to a larger audience through social media. People from different parts of the globe have reached out to them to express how Ikiru’s silly faces, adorable nature, and unique character have brought joy into their lives. In fact, some fans have even created impressive artwork that captures his playful demeanor.
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