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Thor The Cat Stole Hearts Across Brazil With His Perfect Heart-Shaped Mark
Thor the cat with a distinct heart-shaped mark on its chest sitting beside its award for Brazilu2019s most beautiful cat.
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Thor The Cat Stole Hearts Across Brazil With His Perfect Heart-Shaped Mark

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Today, we’d like to share the story of Thor, a six-year-old rescue cat from Lagoa Santa, Brazil, who recently won the title of the country’s most beautiful cat. What makes him so special? A perfect white heart-shaped mark on his chest – and a personality that has won over thousands of hearts online.

Thor isn’t a purebred or a fancy show cat. He’s just an ordinary rescue with an extraordinary story. His owner, Fabiana Brugnara, says the heart on his chest isn’t a coincidence. “He’s the translation of love in the form of a cat,” she shared with Bored Panda.

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    Meet Thor, the rescue cat with a heart on his chest, who won Brazil’s most beautiful cat title

    Thor the cat with a distinctive heart-shaped mark on its chest against a clear blue sky background.

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    We got in touch with Fabiana, who shared the story of how Thor came into her family and ended up in the contest: “He was adopted when he was just 35 days old. We were looking to adopt a kitten for my daughter, and that’s when Thor came into our lives. I was the one who had the idea to sign him up for the contest because I’ve always thought Thor had an exotic kind of beauty.”

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    Thor the cat with a heart-shaped mark sitting beside a sign with his name on a wooden surface against a plain wall.

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    Thor was adopted when he was only 35 days old, chosen as a kitten for Fabiana’s daughter

    Thor the cat with a heart-shaped mark standing near a blue cat tree with a hanging ball toy.

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    Talking about the cat’s personality and charm, she added: “He’s always been like that–unique, charming, and incredibly photogenic.”

    From the start, he was photogenic, charming, and full of personality

    Thor the cat with a heart-shaped mark resting next to his personalized feeding bowl indoors.

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    Fabiana thought he might be perfect for a contest, so she signed him up – and he stole the show

    Thor the cat with a distinctive heart-shaped mark on chest sitting on a wooden bench in a cozy setting.

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    Reflecting on the moment Thor won the title of the most beautiful cat in Brazil, Fabiana said: “My whole family and I were absolutely thrilled with his victory, especially because he isn’t a pet influencer with a large following.”

    Black and white cat with a heart-shaped mark on chest sitting on a black countertop with tiled backsplash.

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    Black and white cat with a heart-shaped mark on its face resting on a bed, known as the beautiful Thor cat in Brazil.

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    Lastly, Fabiana shared a little about her furry family: “I’m a proud mom to four pets: Thor, 6 years old; Jade, 4; Amora, 2; and our little dog Bela, who’s 8. I manage their daily care and deeply love all of our animals – especially Thor. We share an incredibly strong bond that’s hard to describe. Only those who have this kind of connection with their pet will truly understand what I mean.”

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    Competing against thousands of cats from across Brazil, Thor stood out not just for his looks but for what he represents: the beauty of everyday pets who give love without needing a pedigree

    Black and white cat with a heart-shaped mark on its face, lying down and looking directly at the camera.

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    Thor the cat with a heart-shaped mark resting inside a decorated white cat house with paw prints and his name displayed above.

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    Thor isn’t the only pet in the Brugnara household

    Two cats sitting on a wooden table, one with a heart-shaped mark, highlighting Thor the cat’s unique feature.

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    Fabiana’s pets – Thor, Jade, Amora, and their dog Bela – share a lively, loving home together

    Thor the cat with a heart-shaped mark sitting on a chair enjoying sunlight with other cats and a small dog nearby.

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    Two cats cuddling in a cozy bed, featuring Thor the cat known for his heart-shaped mark and beauty title in Brazil.

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    Two cats sitting on a kitchen appliance, one with a heart-shaped mark resembling Thor, Brazil’s most beautiful cat.

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    The bond between Thor and his owner is special: “Only those who have this kind of connection with their pet will truly understand”

    Black and white cat with a heart-shaped mark lying on a surface with the name Thor displayed nearby.

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    Black and white cat with heart-shaped mark lying on striped fabric, known as Brazil’s most beautiful cat.

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    Thor the cat with a heart-shaped mark on its chest sitting on a pink surface indoors in Brazil.

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    Black and white cat with a heart-shaped mark wearing a blue sweater indoors on a wooden table, close-up portrait.

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    Black and white cat with a heart-shaped mark on its face resting on a striped blue and yellow surface.

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    Close-up of Thor the cat with unique black and white fur and a heart-shaped mark on his face outdoors.

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    Thor’s win is more than just a title; it’s also a reminder that the most beautiful things in life aren’t always fancy or perfect–sometimes they’re simple, full of love, and straight from the heart

    Black and white cat with a heart-shaped mark on chest sitting on a wooden surface in a home kitchen setting

    Image credits: meu.gato.thor_

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    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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    My name is Gabriela, and I’m a Community Manager at Bored Panda. In real life, it means that every day, together with my team, I ensure that all the posts submitted by our creative pandas display their work in the best possible way. I'm always on the lookout for new artists who would like to join our community and share their content with a wide audience. In addition to that, I keep my finger on the community pulse and supervise its activity, ensuring that any problems our members experience on our website are promptly resolved.Before joining the Bored Panda team, I worked as a freelancer, offering my creative services to people around the world—starting with graphic design, photography, and finally videos. Now, I pursue these activities only as a hobby, capturing moments with my cats and documenting new places I visit during my travels.

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    My name is Gabriela, and I’m a Community Manager at Bored Panda. In real life, it means that every day, together with my team, I ensure that all the posts submitted by our creative pandas display their work in the best possible way. I'm always on the lookout for new artists who would like to join our community and share their content with a wide audience. In addition to that, I keep my finger on the community pulse and supervise its activity, ensuring that any problems our members experience on our website are promptly resolved.Before joining the Bored Panda team, I worked as a freelancer, offering my creative services to people around the world—starting with graphic design, photography, and finally videos. Now, I pursue these activities only as a hobby, capturing moments with my cats and documenting new places I visit during my travels.

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    Roni Stone
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is stunning! If you look hard, there's also a heart on his face (upside down, across his nose). He's just full of heart!

    spacer
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    isnt that a spade tho? with the black lip below it :o

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE this cat! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    Roni Stone
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is stunning! If you look hard, there's also a heart on his face (upside down, across his nose). He's just full of heart!

    spacer
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    isnt that a spade tho? with the black lip below it :o

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE this cat! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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