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Earl Tossed the Tennis Ball Expecting Nothing. The Fluffy Cat Took Off.

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A bright yellow tennis ball is sailing through the air, and Custard is going after it with every ounce of plush determination she owns. She has launched up off the grass, front paws reaching, eyes wide, tail swinging out behind her. Earl leans down with one hand ready to help and the other still outstretched from the throw, laughing with genuine surprise. The backyard is green and freshly mowed, with a weathered wooden fence, succulents in pots along the patio, and a hose coiled near the garden bed.

Fetch is usually considered a dog game, but some cats take to it eagerly. Chasing, pouncing, and carrying objects are all part of natural feline hunting behavior, and a cat that brings a toy back may simply enjoy keeping the game going. Exotic Shorthairs are generally known as calm and easygoing, yet many still have playful bursts, especially in short sessions. A few minutes of active play each day helps keep indoor cats fit and mentally engaged. Choose toys that are too big to swallow, avoid strings left lying around, and let your cat rest when she starts to pant or lose interest, since flat-faced breeds can tire quickly.

Earl clearly did not expect such an athlete. Custard may spend most of her day lounging, but when the ball is flying, it turns out she has a little sprinter tucked inside all that fluff.

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