Pets have been the perfect source of entertainment and distraction while people have been confined to their homes due to coronavirus.
And Ikiru the exotic shorthair cat, who lives in Yorkshire with owners Emma and Rich, has been bringing joy to fans around the world thanks to his popular Instagram account, which boasts almost 60,000 followers.
Ikiru is often photographed with his tongue lolling out of his mouth, creating adorably dopey expressions.
Emma and Rich, who bought Ikiru from a breeder, explained Ikiru can close his mouth and is perfectly healthy.
Here, FEMAIL shares some of Ikiru’s most adorable snaps…
Ready for my close-up! Ikiru the exotic shorthair cat, who lives with owners Emma and Rich in Yorkshire, has been bringing joy to fans around the world thanks to his popular Instagram account, which boasts almost 60,000 followers. Pictured, Ikiru shows off his tongue
Who, me? Ikiru looks like a deer in the headlights as he rubs up against his scratching post
Not today: A grumpy day for Ikiru who looks ‘so done’ but still flashes a tongue for the camera
Purr-fection! Ikiru delights followers around the world with his adorable facial expressions
Spooked! Ikiru looks like he has seen a ghost while lounging on the floor in this photo
I’m not happy! Narrowed eyes make it look like adorable Ikiru isn’t happy about the photo
Ikiru looks disappointed with the garden views as he perches on the window sill in his home
Caught off guard: The adorable kitty looks unimpressed and bleary eyed in this snap
Game of cat and mouse! Ikiru’s tongue lolls out even as he plays with a toy at home, pictured
What’s up there? Ikiru appears transfixed with something above his head in this sweet snap
