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Harold Pinned Up the Last Clean Sheet. Ruth Started Laughing Before He Turned Around.

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Laundry day is in full swing in the backyard. Clotheslines crisscross the space, heavy with white sheets, pale blue towels, and a few darker shirts flapping in the breeze. Harold, in a blue plaid shirt and glasses, reaches up to fasten a sheet to the line, while Ruth, in a beige cardigan over a floral blouse, holds the edge of another with a broad, amused smile. Between them, one long white sheet has sagged into a deep curve, and right in the middle of it is Saffron. She is mid-step, paws gripping the fabric, tail curled up behind her, walking straight through the sheet like it is a hammock strung just for her.

Cats are famous for finding soft, warm, freshly cleaned fabric irresistible, whether it is a laundry basket, a folded towel, or a sheet on the line. Clean laundry is soft and warm, and cats may also like adding their own scent to it. Around laundry day, keep a few safety notes in mind. Detergent pods and fabric softener sheets should be stored out of reach, since they can be harmful if chewed. Clothespins and loose cords can be tempting toys, and a cat climbing a clothesline could tangle or tumble, so supervision helps.

Ruth's laughter says it all: the laundry may need a second wash, but it was worth it for this moment.

Clean sheets, warm sunshine, and a cat who believes every chore is secretly a game. Laundry day has never been so entertaining.

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