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Elderly couple in tan sweaters pin white sheets to a clothesline as a seal point Ragdoll cat leaps out between the sheets. 18 / 20

Harold and Bev Were Pinning Up Fresh Sheets When the Middle One Moved

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Wooden clothespins in hand, Harold and Bev are hanging the week's white sheets on the backyard line, and they're both laughing for a very good reason. Duchess has come bursting through the middle of the laundry, her front legs stretched out, her bushy tail flying behind her, and her blue eyes wide with delight. The sheets billow around her like a stage curtain parting for a star's entrance. Today the couple wears matching tan knit sweaters, and Bev's glasses have slipped down her nose as she watches the show. A wicker laundry basket and potted plants sit by the wall, and a wooden fence borders the yard.

Even laid-back breeds like the Ragdoll have bursts of playful energy, and moving fabric is hard to resist. Short, energetic play sessions are good for cats of all ages, helping maintain muscle, a healthy weight, and a happy mood. If your cat loves to ambush the laundry, a few simple precautions help: keep the basket and clothespins where they can't be knocked over, watch for loose strings or socks that might be swallowed, and always check the dryer before running it, since cats sometimes climb into warm, soft spaces. A quick look inside every time is an easy habit.

The sheets may need a second washing after this, but Harold and Bev don't seem to mind. Laundry day is a lot more fun with a Ragdoll on the line.

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