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Grandma Hung Up the Clean Sheets. Something Silver Was Sneaking Underneath.

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Laundry day has turned into an obstacle course. Grandma Edie stretches up to pin a white sheet to the line strung across her cozy front room, glasses perched on her nose and a green cardigan pushed up at the sleeves. Below her, Frost is on the move, crouched low and stepping forward with the serious look of a cat on an important mission. The hanging sheets make a perfect tunnel, a lamp glows warmly in the corner, and a basket of folded towels sits waiting by the wall.

Swaying fabric is almost irresistible to many cats, and there is a simple reason for it. Movement triggers a cat's natural stalking instinct, and a sheet rippling in the air acts a lot like a giant, slow-motion toy. Norwegian Forest Cats are generally playful well into adulthood, and a little daily play keeps them fit and mentally sharp. If your cat loves pouncing on laundry, it can help to set aside a few minutes for wand toys or chase games before the chores begin. A tired, happy cat is far more likely to let the clean sheets stay clean.

Edie doesn't seem to mind the company. She has probably learned that hanging laundry with Frost around takes a bit longer, involves a few paw prints, and is a lot more fun than doing it alone. His big plumed tail is held high, which usually signals a confident, cheerful mood.

There is always room on the laundry line for one more thing to dry, and one more friend to get in the way.

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