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Grandpa Harold Pinned Up the Last Towel. Then Something Came Flying Out of the Wash.

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Grandpa Harold has just clipped the last clothespin onto a fresh white towel when the laundry explodes into motion. Pudding comes sailing out from between two hanging sheets, front paws stretched forward, chocolate tail streaming behind her, blue eyes wide with the thrill of the leap. Her cream fur is fluffed out mid-flight. Harold, in his plaid flannel and glasses, looks down with calm, amused patience, as if this happens every washday. Overflowing laundry baskets sit on the patio, potted plants catch the late afternoon sun, and the sheets sway in the breeze.

Ragdolls are often called gentle and mellow, but most still have a playful streak, especially when they're younger. The breed tends to mature slowly, and many keep their kittenish energy for several years. Sheets swaying on a line are perfect for ambush games, and play like this is great exercise for an indoor-leaning breed that can be prone to gaining weight. If your cat loves pouncing through fabric, you can recreate the fun indoors with a play tunnel or a blanket draped over chairs. Just keep an eye on clothespins and laundry baskets, which can hold small items a cat might chew.

Harold may need to rewash one sheet, but you can't buy entertainment like this. Pudding has turned an ordinary chore into an action show, and her biggest fan is standing right there with a clothespin in hand.

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