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A brown tabby Norwegian Forest Cat curls on a green blanket on a couch with a tortoise tucked against her side. 6 / 31

A Fluffy Brown Cat Made Room Under Her Paw for a Tortoise

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The couch has a soft green blanket, and a brown tabby Norwegian Forest Cat has made a nest of it. Her long, shaggy coat bristles in the sun, and her eyes are closed in happy sleep. Pressed against her flank, a tortoise has settled in, shell half-covered by her fur, head resting on the blanket. Behind them, the room is quiet and bright.

Norwegian Forest Cats are strong, fluffy cats with a gentle disposition, and they often form close bonds with those around them. They love high places and warm spots. Tortoises, being cold-blooded, depend on external warmth, so a snuggle with a cat can feel good, but a couch is not a safe place for a tortoise, since a fall can be dangerous. If a tortoise is out, keep him supervised and on the floor, and give him a heat source suited to his needs. Your reptile vet can advise on temperature and lighting.

Let's call the tortoise Gus. He has the contented look of someone who has found the warmest corner of the house. The cat's paw rests across his shell, and her purr rumbles softly through both of them. The afternoon is slow and warm, and nobody has any reason to move. This is exactly how a nap should be. Even the clock on the wall seems to tick more softly.

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