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Earl Only Wanted to Finish One Row. Pewter Wanted to Help with the Yarn.

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Earl sits comfortably on the couch with a pair of wooden needles and a small piece of cream-colored knitting, concentrating on his stitches. In front of him, Pewter lies on her back and side in the middle of a snow-white web of yarn, wrapped loosely around her legs, belly, and paws, looking up with calm green eyes as if this is exactly where she meant to be. A basket of yarn balls in olive, sage, and cream sits on the cushion beside them, and a lamp, a mug, and a cloudy window set the scene.

Cats and yarn are a classic pairing, but it is not as harmless as it looks. String, yarn, and thread can be dangerous if a cat swallows them, and swallowed strands can cause serious problems inside the body, so a cat who is chewing or eating yarn needs attention from a vet right away. The safest approach is to keep yarn in a closed basket or container when you are not using it, and to offer a cat toy of her own to bat around instead. Knitting is a calming hobby, and many people enjoy having a pet beside them while they work. Russian Blues tend to be quiet and gentle, and they often settle close to a person doing something peaceful. A little supervision keeps hobby time happy and safe.

Earl will untangle everything later. For now the scarf can wait, because Pewter looks far too comfortable to move.

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