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The key to understanding purple cats lies in cat genetics. Like all mammalian fur color, cat coat color is determined by two pigments: eumelanin and pheomelanin. Eumelanin produces black and brown shades, while pheomelanin produces red and yellow shades.

Jan 4, 2016 · A kitten named Smurf, who was dyed purple and appeared to suffer some abuse, is recovering at the Nine Lives Foundation in Redwood City, California.

May 24, 2016 · This is Smurf the kitten – who was dyed purple and used as a chew toy for a larger animal. At less than 8 weeks old and less than 2 lbs of weight, Smurf the kitten was found in a cardboard box with purple rags and lemon slices in San Jose, California.

The tale of purple cats, primarily circulating through viral images and stories online, often leads back to a sad narrative involving a kitten named Smurf. Smurf was dyed purple and abused, serving as a stark example of how far the obsession with aesthetic modifications in pets can go.

Mar 6, 2016 · It was a shocking discovery: In December, a tiny kitten was found in California stained purple with fabric dye and covered with bite marks, injuries consistent with being used as a "chew toy" for fighting dogs.

Jan 2, 2016 · A kitten in Northern California named Smurf has made a full recovery after being dyed purple and allegedly being used as a chew toy for a dog or another animal.

Jan 2, 2016 · A kitten that was dyed purple and may have been used as a dog’s “chew toy” is on the mend after receiving care in a California animal rescue shelter.

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Dec 30, 2015 · The sweet but scared kitten, thought to be less than 2 months old, was dropped off at a San Jose animal shelter in California this week. While it was obvious that someone had dyed his fur a deep shade of purple, staff soon discovered his body was covered in deep bite marks and abrasions.