Ugly Bat Boy

By Miss Cellania in Animals & Pets on Mar 1, 2009 at 5:20 am

This cat’s full name is Ugly Bat Boy, and he lives at Exeter Veterinary Hospital in New Hampshire. His owner, veterinarian Stephen Bassett says that he is normal in every way, except that he’s ugly. The eight-year-old cat is bald in most places, but has a long flowing “mane” on his chest. Ugly has become a local celebrity. Veterinary employee Christie Hartnett calls him “Dr. Bassett’s little wonder cat.”

Workers said many people who come into the building can’t really believe what they’re seeing. But they said despite appearances, Bat Boy has a nice disposition and real inner beauty.

“The impression from clients that come in is he’s not real because he just sits so still, and when he does move, he scares them, but they think he’s mesmerizing,” Hartnett said.

Be warned that if you go to the story and click on the “slideshow” button, the first picture may frighten young children. Link -via Metafilter


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  1. glassmusic
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 7:35 am

    OMGF HES CUTE! in an ugly way.

  2. Evilbeagle
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 8:26 am

    He’s so ugly he’s cute. I want one.

  3. Namowal
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 11:19 am

    “Ugly Bat Boy?”
    Best cat name ever.
    Actually, best pet name ever.

    (Glad to see he’s treated well.)

  4. chet
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 11:31 am

    cute. he’s like a tiny, mangey lion

  5. Steveo
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 11:43 am

    Here’s the slideshow, without the JS and other spammy stuff…

    http://www.wmur.com/slideshow/family/18814277/detail.html

    ViewPageSource is your friend!

    Indeed a cool cat… ugly critters need love too.
    Very lion-like.

  6. dooflotchie
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    There’s no such thing as an ugly cat. I think of ugly cats like I do Bigfoot or the Loch Ness monster. I’ve heard of them, but never actually seen one and I don’t believe they exist! :-)

  7. Johnny Cat
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    He looks very old and wise.

  8. Shaun
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    It’s funny, I’ve been going to this vet for years with my various pets, and I’ve never seen Ugly, although they do have a few other old cats that wander around and enjoy the company. I’ll definitely look for him the next time I visit. I’m tempted to call them and let them know that they’re all over the Internet, but they probably know by now anyway ^_^. Even though I live in MA, I still drive up to Exeter for the vet visits – these guys knock the pants off all the local MA vets, both in skill/care and costs (shameless plug ^_^).

  9. Jenny
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    not cute, but definitely mesmerizing, love the lion like look

  10. Jan
    Mar 1st, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    This little man deserves a more respectful name. He’s missing fur that’s all….if you shaved the fur off of any animal they’d look different….not ugly. He’s unique, he’s a star… :)

  11. Amie
    Mar 3rd, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    Heck, I’m an adult, and the first pic scared the crap out of me!

  12. listy
    Mar 4th, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    He looks like Michael Jordan

  13. veronaline
    Jul 24th, 2009 at 11:34 am

    He reminds me of Dumbledore!

  14. alexis
    Oct 13th, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    i think he is SOOOO cute i would adopt him

  15. Sendai
    Dec 25th, 2010 at 3:18 am

    I’ve seen Chinese Chrested dogs look worse than this cat and they have few if any teeth and their tongues hang out and they need sunscreen and coats for outside.

    This critter’s fur looks a little like a Main Coon. Well I don’t care what breed he is, he has a face anyone would love. I hope though no one tries to ‘make’ this a breed. It would be cruel. His uniquness should be admired only.

    A cat owner myself of a beautiful Balinese Siamese, I’d cuddle up with this cat anytime. There are only ugly dogs. There’s no such thing to me as an ugly cat.


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