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It Was Raining Too Hard to Go Out, So the Abyssinian Found a New Hobby

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Raindrops streak down the glass, blurring the rooftops and green trees outside into soft watercolor shapes. On the wooden sill, a ruddy Abyssinian cat leans toward the window, large ears forward and copper eyes fixed on the gray afternoon. Three yellow chicks line up beside her in a neat row, each one staring out at the weather with the same serious expression, as though they are taking notes. Nearby sit a mug of coffee, a ring of keys, and a folded cream blanket, the clutter of a rainy day when nobody is in a hurry to go out.

Abyssinians are a slender, athletic breed with a short ticked coat, where each hair carries bands of color that give a warm, shimmering look. They are famous for being curious and active, and many owners say an Abyssinian wants to be involved in everything happening in the house. Window perches are a great fit for this kind of cat. Watching birds, rain, and passing people gives indoor cats mental exercise, sometimes called cat TV. A sturdy perch, a bird feeder placed a safe distance from the glass, and daily play sessions with wand toys can help a busy, clever cat stay content indoors.

On a day like this, three fuzzy companions and a front-row view of the storm may be all the entertainment anyone needs. The rain can take its time.

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