Caught what I consider to be a very pretty cat today. I’ve posted it other places to see what the consensus is but more opinions are always welcome. Should I spend the money and get a proper mount of this cat?

I'd get that cat mounted, if You know a taxidermist that you've seen cats from and like.

Not all taxidermist can do great cats

nice cat.

I can only compare that to what we have here, and we never see one that pale all over.

For me I would mount it for sure, and I would pay for a particular taxi person to do it right as well

Cats are tough to make natural, you don't want some one practicing on that one !!

The cat is worthy. Now to find a taxidermist worthy of the cat.

Sell it

The general consensus is that there are very few people who do good work on cats. Some of them turn out really strange looking.

Beautiful animal for sure.

is it your first? if not I would tan it with feet on

Nice looking

As a taxidermist I always say mount it do your homework and find someone good on small game.

Perfect advice!

Beautiful color but looks young/small. We don't see cats that color around here but if it's not that uncommon where you are that would influence my choice.

Sell the cat and get a framed blowup of that picture for your wall if you want to display it. Taxidermy is a pricey thing to decorate your home with. Not even women, well I take that back. You will spend as much as your better half on decorating. Its good to have the upper hand whenever you can.

The taxis that can mount a cat and make it look great are 1%ers

If you can find one and can afford the price tag (the good ones are paid accordingly) get it mounted

If you want to catch a larger and nicer cat- just mount that one.

I think a nice spotted cat like that shines when made into a rug.

You should do what makes you happy. I will warn you about this , if you have it mounted don’t post photos here. Some idiot that you will never meet , who’s opinion means nothing , will criticize it.

Good looking cat. If your not sure keep him in the freezer and see if you catch another you like better. Looks like one I got in the freezer now I plan to mount.

I agree with this 100%. I have been dabbling into doing my own taxidermy for a bit and I made the mistake of posting some pics of a coyote mount I did. Obviously it wasn’t great quality but I figured decent enough for a beginner. Most folks gave me good critique on it while a few pricks had to add their say so.

There are idiots on here???