Desmond has a little pink tongue! This mug was mostly raised by cats, and does seem to be under the impression that he is one. Certainly, the local fawna has taken a beating since he's been around. Quite a friendly fellow, he will follow you all the way to the end of the earth. I would warn you, I have lost several small shiny objects when hes around, maybe I should call him Desmond the Magpie?