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A Tiny Tortoise Napped on the Belly of a Sleeping Devon Rex

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The cream Devon Rex is stretched out on a soft cream blanket with her big ears flopped to one side and her eyes closed in a peaceful smile. Her wavy fur is curled and her paws are stretched out. Perched on her belly, a small tortoise has settled in with his head tucked out and his shell neatly balanced. A laundry basket, a plaid blanket and a leafy plant sit behind them in a cozy, lived-in room.

A cat who sleeps on her back is usually feeling safe and relaxed. A Devon Rex, with her thin, wavy coat, loves to be warm, and a soft blanket suits her perfectly. A tortoise on a cat's belly is a short, supervised moment at best. A tortoise could slip or be squeezed, and a cat's claws can hurt him, so stay close. He needs a proper enclosure with the right heat and light, and his own safe space. Devon Rex cats are playful, affectionate and very people-oriented, and many enjoy having company during a nap.

At this moment, the cat sleeps and the tortoise rests. Nothing in the room is hurrying, and the blanket is warm. It is a soft, quiet end to the day, and they seem to like it that way. Anyone who wanders in will probably tiptoe past, since a nap this peaceful is worth protecting for as long as it lasts.

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