Locals in Varna, Bulgaria, assumed the cat was the victim of a cruel prank by vandals and set up a Facebook group called 'Punishment to the the perpetrator of this criminal act'.
But it has now been revealed that the cat has developed a green hue because it usually sleeps on an abandoned heap of synthetic green paint in a garage.
Varna is a popular tourist destination as it is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
The RSPCA has warned that dying or painting animals for cosmetic reasons could have 'potentially fatal consequences'.
Feline jealous? A video has appeared on which shows the emerald-green feline playing with a ginger cat
Eye-catching: Locals in the Black Sea resort town assumed the cat was the victim of a prank by vandals
But it has been revealed that the cat usually sleeps on an abandoned heap of synthetic green paint
This has been backed up by reports which say the stray cat becomes more green each day
Blending in: Varna is a popular tourist destination as it is the largest seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
Locals set up a Facebook group called 'Punishment to the the perpetrator of this criminal act'
They were calling for vandals to be taken to court and punished for the act of animal cruelty
The RSPCA has warned that dyeing or painting animals for cosmetic reasons could have 'potentially fatal consequences'
