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Cute Cat Alberto Sports Perfect Hercule Poirot Moustache

Cute Cat Alberto Sports Perfect Hercule Poirot Moustache

His owner says his unusual markings grab people's attention wherever he goes

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

While facial hair goes in and out of fashion on fellas, I think we can all agree that when it's on animals it is always good.

And so, to Mexico and two-year old cat Alberto, who has a rather impressive 'tash that makes him look a bit like fictional detective Hercule Poirot... or my old music teacher Mr Johnson, depending on your frame of reference.

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Adorable Alberto lives with Claudia Alba Machado, 27, a doctor who decided she wanted to get herself a cat for some company.

Claudia said: "I started living alone a couple of years ago and my friend saw that I was a little bit sad and lonely and decided to get me a cat.

"He thought that a cat would be easier to take care of than a dog.

"His sister had a cat and when she gave birth, my friend asked me if I wanted a kitten - of course I said 'yes', and I told him to choose one for me.

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"The next day he called me and said, 'I got you a cat with a moustache' and I was shocked - I thought it was going to be an ugly one."

An ugly cat? Please, Claudia, wash your mouth out.

Alberto - like all cats - is beautiful, even more so thanks to his unique markings which grab people's attention, according to Claudia.

She added: "Everyone finds it very entertaining - when I tell people I have a cat with a moustache, they tell me all cats do.

"When they see him, they can't believe it and tell me 'he really has a moustache'."

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He sure does.

Of course, having a cat that resembles a dignified gentleman means that you can't just give him any old name - this distinguished kitty could never be a Tiddles or a Socks.

Claudia said: "I named him 'Alberto' because I couldn't give him a typical cat name. I had to find something that suits him.

"Alberto likes playing, sleeping and [can be] affectionate - whenever he's in the mood.

"He is the ideal company for me, we have similar personality and we understand each other."

Sounds like the purrfect friendship (sorry).

Featured Image Credit: Caters

Topics: Animals, Cats