It's believed coat is dyed green by paint it sleeps on in construction yard

But mysterious moggy has been spotted again - cosying up to a ginger cat

Bulgaria's famous emerald green cat has finally reappeared after vanishing from the streets of Varna three days ago.

The ludicrously-coloured moggy, who has become an internet sensation, was spotted prowling through the popular seaside resort to the relief of worried locals.

The cat was also seen cosying up to a ginger companion - believed to be her son.

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Return: Bulgaria's green cat has finally reappeared after vanishing from the streets of Varna three days ago

The feline was not seen for three days, raising fears that she has been abducted as a result of her new found fame.

Some residents of the popular tourist destination insisted that rain had washed the animal's colour away and say a similar-looking green cat was seen last year.

Although the unusual colour was initially thought to have been caused by an act of cruelty, reports emerged the green shine was from paint at the nearby construction yard where she sleeps.

It is hoped that the stand-out nature of the feline won't influence owners to paint their own cats.

Ginger companion: The cat was pictured cosying up to another ginger moggy - believed to be her son

Theory: It is thought the cat's coat is dyed green by paint she rubs against in a construction yard where she sleeps

The RSPCA has warned that dyeing or painting animals for cosmetic reasons could have 'potentially fatal consequences'.

Some locals were quoted as saying they believe the stray cat was becoming greener each day, fuelling the idea that someone was painting it.

An earlier video, which appeared on YouTube, shows the mysterious moggy playing with the same ginger cat it was recently spotted with.

Varna is a popular tourist destination as it is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.

Internet sensation: The green moggy has become hugely popular with residents of the Bulgarian seaside resort since she became famous after a video of her was uploaded to YouTube