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An orange tabby cat lies in a wicker laundry basket full of beige towels, with five sleeping yellow chicks nestled beside it. 24 / 36

Laundry Day Was Officially Postponed Because of What Was in the Towel Basket

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Laundry day has been officially postponed. A fluffy orange tabby has settled into a round wicker basket piled with soft, beige towels, still warm from the dryer by the look of it. Tucked into the folds beside him, five yellow chicks are fast asleep in a tight little cluster, their downy heads resting against one another. The cat gazes off to the side with half-closed eyes, wearing the peaceful, slightly smug look of someone who has found the coziest spot in the house. Slippers, a heap of clothes, and a potted plant on the floor show that the rest of the chores are waiting.

Orange tabbies have a reputation for being friendly and laid back, though personality really depends on the individual cat. One well-known fact is that most orange cats are male, because of how the gene for orange coloring is inherited. Their love of warm laundry is something many cat owners know well, and it comes with one important safety habit: always check the washer and dryer before closing the door and pressing start. Cats are drawn to warm, enclosed spaces and can slip inside unnoticed. Keeping machine doors shut when not in use and doing a quick look inside every time takes only a second and can prevent a tragedy.

As for the towels in this basket, they may need to be refolded, and possibly lint-rolled. Still, it is hard to argue with a nap this sweet.

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