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Grandma Tossed a Tennis Ball Across the Yard. The Cat Took It Very Seriously.

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Grandma Edie is laughing so hard her eyes crinkle shut behind her glasses. She has just flicked a bright yellow tennis ball across the backyard, and Frost has launched himself after it, front paw outstretched and silver fur flying. His eyes are locked on the ball with complete focus, and his plumed tail streams out behind him. The yard around them is green and a little wild, with potted geraniums along the fence, a blue watering can, a coiled garden hose, and a folding chair draped with a striped blanket.

Fetch isn't only for dogs. Some cats genuinely enjoy chasing and even retrieving small toys, especially playful, people-focused breeds. Norwegian Forest Cats are generally active and athletic, and they often benefit from daily play that lets them run, pounce, and climb. A few sessions of ten or fifteen minutes can help prevent boredom and keep a cat at a healthy weight. Choose toys that are too large to swallow, rotate them so they stay interesting, and finish with a small treat or meal, which mimics a natural hunt-eat-rest rhythm many cats find satisfying.

Whether Frost will actually bring the ball back is another matter entirely. Edie doesn't seem to care either way. The fun is in the throw, the chase, and the joyful chaos that follows.

Some afternoons are made for sitting still. This one is made for laughing out loud on the lawn.

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