Norwegian Forest Cat Is Allowed to Roam Freely by His Owners, and He Looks Majestic AF
Some cats are content to nap in a sunbeam, but Pepper was born to look like he belongs on a mountain peak. Camilla spotted the 8-week-old Norwegian Forest Cat online in March 2018, and the tiny kitten’s striking face made an instant impression.
Camilla, who is from Norway, and her boyfriend Sondre soon brought Pepper home, then added Chili, a blue-eyed Bengal, and later Limo, a Maine Coon with a name that fits the family’s playful theme. As the cats grew, so did their freedom, and the couple eventually let them roam outside near the forest by their house.
Pepper’s life only gets more majestic from there.
This is Pepper.
Pepper is incredibly majestic and beautiful.
A year or so later, the couple realized that Pepper was getting a little bored while they were away at work, so they decided to get him some company.
“We could see he was bored while we were working on weekdays. Both of us had always wanted a Bengal, and we hoped it would be a purrfect match. In October 2018, a tiny blue-eyed Bengal girl joined our family. She was 6 months old, and we named her Chili because of her spiciness, the combination with Pepper, and our mutual enjoyment of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.”
OMG.
All hail the prettiest cat in all the land!
Eventually, the couple decided to add a third cat to their family. They drove 11 hours to collect a 14-week-old Maine Coon, and finally, their pack was complete. Her name is Limo.
“Almost daily, we’re asked why our third kitty has a name unlike the other two,” Camilla said. “The fact is, she doesn’t! She is actually named after a hot chili pepper called Lemon Drop, Limo for short.”
Pepper became very protective of his new little sister, showing her the ropes around the house.
Beauty.
Ugh.
“Pepper is the calm and wise one, like an old soul. He’s a little stubborn (like his mom), but he has a heart of gold,” Camilla explained.
“Chili is the spicy one, a typical Bengal; very talkative, active, and smart. At home, she goes by the name FOMO - she really has a fear of missing out, following us around wherever we go. She’s always in the mood for a good play. Oh, and food. She’s always hungry.”
“Limo, on the other hand, is super sweet and curious. She greets us every day by ‘cleaning’ the windows in our hallway. She’s also very talkative, like her sister. She always appreciates a good belly rub and often drowns her toys in the water bowl. She’s also a good climber, both outside in the woods and inside our house.”
So stunning!
What?
Camilla and Sondre enjoy letting their pack run free in the wild.
“Both we and the cats love to spend time outside, in winter and summer,” Camilla said.
“We started walking them in harnesses and with leashes from an early age so that they would be comfortable exploring new places as adults.”
The couple lives at the end of a quiet street, right near a big forest.
“Most of our photos are actually shot just 10-20 meters (33-66 ft) from our house.”
Last summer, the couple decided to allow their pets to roam freely outside.
“This is a very common practice in Norway, and the cats have lots of kitty friends to play with in the neighborhood. Luckily, they spend more time in the forest than exploring the streets.”
The couple takes precautions, though, by attaching GPS trackers to their precious fur babies' collars.
“The cats love freedom, and we can clearly see how happy they are after our decision.”
Pretty views for pretty cats.
Snowwww.
Pepper’s majestic roaming energy feels like it belongs in this roundup of orange cats who think they’re the stars of the show.
Owwwwwwww.
Just chillin'.
Sunsets.
Those eyes.
Who's there?
The art of seduction.
Moon face.
Ultimate floof.
Ready for battle.
You may approach.
Breezy.
Handsome.
Footprints.
I got snow in my mouth.
Oh hey, sis!
Pretty eyes.
Happy campers.
Pals.
Stretchhhh.
Pounce!
That tail though.
Are we celebrating something?
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