Abyssinian Cat Looks Just Like a Tiny Red Squirrel

When I was little, one of the pets I wanted more than anything was a squirrel. I've never met anyone who had one, but I was determined to be the first... Closest I've gotten is a Guinea Pig, though.

One Abyssinian cat is giving all of the squirrel vibes, and I can't get enough of him. When he was out in the sun recently, his mom caught him on video, and he's absolutely stunning:

@ellaknott

my tiny red squirrel lion cub #kitten#catyoga#abyssinian#fyp#kojey

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Ella Knott is the best mom to her cat, Kojey. He looks like a little red squirrel and a lion cub had a baby! Kojey is so handsome, but that's not all: he's hilarious. He loves to roll around upside down, and whenever he can, he likes to be outside on his leash.

His mom takes him out every day (weather permitting), so he's used to it, and he loves it. They have a nice backyard, but he frequently goes out into the world, too: he's not scared of anything!

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Kojey is a pretty chill guy who's usually down for anything. His mom loves experimenting with different places to go and activities to try, and she's been hard-pressed to find something he doesn't like... Until she put him in his birthday outfit:

@ellaknott

I think Kojey really enjoyed his private birthday party #kitten#abyssinian#catyoga#kojey#fyp

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I mean, he ate that outfit up. He looks great, and he must not have hated it that much, because he let her keep it on him even while he ate. It's kind of like a fancy bib!

What Are Abyssinian Cats Like?

Abyssinian cats aren't rare: you can find them pretty easily. However, they're not a breed a lot of people know about. It's a shame, really; they're so underrated!

Abyssinian cats are long, skinny cats with smooth, speckled Tabby coats. They typically have some patches of darker fur, creating a wavy banding pattern. They have wide eyes and large ears, and their personalities are:

• Affectionate.
• Independent.
• Resourceful.
• Adventurous.

These cats love to try new things, but they also like to have their favorite humans by their side. As long as you're there for support, they can do anything!

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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM.