Gorgeous British Shorthair Cat's Eyes Are Like Glowing Pumpkin Marmalade
There are plenty of things to be said about staring directly into your cat's eyes. Some say it's a way to silently communicate, strengthening your bond, so it helps if they have the kind of eyes you can't look away from.
Of all the kitties I've ever had the pleasure of raising, I can honestly say I've never seen the jaw-dropping tint of orange one British Shorthair named Mittens has!
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The 5-second clip of @mittensthebluecat may be brief, but even as she thinks "never trust a peasant," I'm totally and completely in awe of those bejeweled eyes. The striking pumpkin marmalade color really seems to glow against the light of the room. The longer you look into them, the more vivid they become-what is this sorcery?!
The "emotionally unavailable" British Shorthair kitty is something of a fan favorite, and I'm not surprised most people comment on her sparkling eyes. They're that powerful. If you get even closer, you might see something else in her stare.
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Maybe it depends on how much light pours through the windows or which lights Mom flipped on in the room, but the orange glow seems to deepen in color at times into a rich, copper-chocolate kind of hue, and they're stunning.
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Why Some Cats Have 'Glowing' Orange Eyes
Have you ever noticed how some cats have vibrant, bright, glowing orange eyes like Mittens? That specific pumpkin-colored eye shade comes from a high concentration of melanin in the iris. When the cells that produce pigment are really active, they form layers of color that can be anything from amber to copper, or like Mittens, a "fiery" orange shade.
Any feline's eye color is inherited, but some breeds (Persian and British Shorthair) are more likely to have "orange" peepers. Kitties with no melanin have blue eyes. Those with low melanin result in green or yellow eyes. And cats with high melanin get the eyes Mittens has been blessed with. All kittens are born with blue eyes, but their true eye color comes in around 2 to 4 months old.
When you've got a mesmerizing tangerine gaze like Mittens, cat law says you're automatically our new Halloween mascot.
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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM.