The cat may have gone viral, but he still remains a content and cherished pet. Explore the story of Henri, his distinctive dark markings that look like eyebrows, and the heartwarming relationship he shares with Megan.
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Meet Henri and His Loving Caretaker Megan
This is the handsome Henri, a cat with unique “eyebrows”, who lives in Canada with his loving caretaker Megan.
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We wanted to know the entire story from the beginning. So, we asked Megan how Henri appeared in her life. She said: “It was near the start of COVID-19, I just turned 18, and after begging for a cat since I can even remember, my parents (who have always been dog people, never had a cat) finally agreed to let me get one! I have many pets and am a huge advocate for rescuing and adopting, never buying, so I immediately checked all of my local humane societies and shelters for kittens! Only a few days into my search, Henri (his name at the shelter was Minx) and his litter popped up at the humane society closest to me. I have never filled out an application so fast for anything! I had some virtual interviews with the staff at the shelter, and they wanted to ensure he would be a good fit. Luckily, his personality and temperament were exactly what I was looking for!”
Do Cats Have Eyebrows? Henri Looks Like He Does!
Henri is predominantly white, with the exception of his charming black tail and two distinctive markings resembling eyebrows.
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Henri’s coat is a solid white color with a black tail and “cat eyebrow” markings that add a touch of emotion to his already expressive face. These cat’s funny eyebrows, capable of conveying concern, surprise, sadness, or fear, make Henri truly unique. Although, there is more to this cute cat than just his striking looks.
Henri, the Cat With Raised Eyebrow and Various Facial Expressions
Henri can’t show any other emotions without looking like a cat with funny eyebrows. These eyebrows add an extra touch of emotion to Henri’s already expressive face.
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Henri has a loving and quirky personality and has won the hearts of many, including his devoted owner, Megan. Henri and his siblings were separated from their mother when they were about four weeks old. Despite this rough start, he found his loving home and companionship with Megan and her cat, Chihiro.
Cute, Little Henri
Henri’s parents are Turkish Van cats. However, we don’t know if they were also cats with eyebrows (we mean facial markings).
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Megan shared other moments from her first days in adopting Henri: “I remember them saying he had hundreds of applicants, some from out of the province even! But, the interviewer stated that she resonated with my love for cats and excitement about getting my first cat, and she knew that Henri would make that experience even more exciting for me. I couldn’t be more grateful, especially after knowing that so many people applied to adopt him!”
The Gentleman Who Steals Hearts
Henri surrendered alongside his siblings when they were less than a month old. That was before he got a sweet, loving caretaker like Megan.
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Next, we were curious about the most common reactions of people who meet Henri, one of the few funny cats with eyebrows online. Megan shared with us: “It’s always super funny and leaves people in awe for a few moments! I think people are initially shocked a bit by how much the markings make it look like he is experiencing very real emotions. Then, it becomes something funny that we can all laugh about and love him for. He is somehow even cuter and funnier in person. He’s a pretty clumsy and quirky cat, and his expressions make everything so much more entertaining. When guests come in, he will stare at them from his cat tower with the most shocked expression, and he looks so concerned; it’s so funny!”
Henri, the Cute Cat With Eyebrows
Megan had a strong desire to adopt a cat, and the connection between her and Hénri was instant.
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We also asked how she came up with the name Henri. She revealed: “It’s actually a really weird story! I’m from Ontario, but growing up, I was in love with the ocean, and my family always went out East and spent much time in Quebec. I got the name from someone who dog-sat for us in a small town there. It wasn’t a memorable moment, but for my family, we just loved how they pronounced the guy’s name with the French accent, and it stayed an inside joke with my family. When choosing a name, I wanted something that sounded distinguished and gentleman-like, as that’s what Henri is!”
Looking at a Little “Cat With Eyebrows” for the First Time
When Megan met Henri, the cat with eyebrows, for the first time, the distinctive markings on the cute little face stood out even more due to his small size.
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