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The Bengal Wouldn't Leave the Basket Until the Bunny Woke Up

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The big wicker basket is lined with a soft gray blanket, and inside it a snow Bengal cat has wrapped herself like a crescent around a sleeping bunny. Her pale coat is dotted with faint tan rosettes, and her ice-colored eyes look off to the side as if she is listening for anything that might disturb the nap. The bunny, a gray lop with ears flopped down, has her eyes shut and her nose pressed into the blanket. Behind them is a bright hallway with a houseplant and a cozy throw on the couch.

Cats love baskets for a simple reason: snug, enclosed spaces make them feel safe and keep body heat close. Rabbits appreciate that feeling too, since they are creatures that like a sheltered spot to rest. If you are setting up a shared nap space, choose a basket that is wide enough for both to stretch out, line it with washable fabric, and avoid loose strings or threads that could tangle small paws. Bengals are active, clever cats who usually need plenty of play, so a calm moment like this is a nice contrast and worth enjoying.

We'll call the cat Frost and the bunny Cloud. The way Frost holds her pose, it seems she has taken guard duty very seriously, and Cloud is sleeping like she knows she is in good paws.

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