A Quiet Barn Corner Belongs to a Gray Tabby and Her Bunny
Straw covers the floor of a quiet barn corner, and a gray tabby is leaning in close to a silvery lop-eared bunny with her paw resting on the bunny's back. The bunny's fur is long and soft, with ears hanging down on both sides, and her eyes look calm. Weathered wooden boards climb behind them, and sunlight spills through a small window above. There is a faint rustle of hay and a feel of being tucked away from the rest of the world.
Barn cats have worked alongside farm animals for centuries, and a gray domestic shorthair tabby is one of the most common sights in a hayloft. Straw and hay look similar, but they are not the same. Hay is a food for rabbits and a good bedding choice for some animals, while straw is mostly used as bedding. Either one should be clean and dry, because damp or moldy bedding can make animals sick. If you keep a pet in a barn, make sure there is shelter from drafts, fresh water, and a safe place to retreat from weather or rodents. Talk to your vet about outdoor care.
We'll call the tabby Ash and the bunny Willow. They look like two old friends who have shared this corner for a long time, and nothing is going to disturb them today.






