A Silver Forest Cat and a Bunny Slept Beside the Wood Stove
The stove is warm and the room is hushed, and a long-haired silver Norwegian Forest Cat has curled up on a woolen blanket in front of it with her eyes closed. A cream lop-eared bunny is nestled against her chest, ears folded and nose relaxed. A stack of firewood and a wicker basket sit nearby, and a pale curtain glows by the window. The firelight flickers across the cat's silver coat and the bunny's cream ears, and a mug waits forgotten on the shelf by the window.
Norwegian Forest Cats are large, sturdy cats from Scandinavia with a thick, water-resistant coat made for cold climates. They tend to be gentle, friendly and independent, and many enjoy climbing and exploring. Their long coat needs regular brushing, especially in spring when they shed more.
A wood stove is a wonderful source of warmth, but it needs care around pets. The metal surface can cause burns, so use a sturdy guard and keep animals from jumping on it. Make sure your home has working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and never leave pets unsupervised near an open flame. Rabbits should be kept in a cool spot and not too close to a heat source, since they overheat easily.
The fire ticks softly, the blanket is warm and the two friends breathe in slow rhythm. A cozy evening is best shared. Warm, quiet and perfectly content. Cozy through and through.






