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The Abyssinian Held Still While the Puppy Used Her as a Bed

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The living room floor holds a very patient cat. A ruddy Abyssinian lies stretched out on the boards with her chin low and her big ears angled sideways, while a cream-colored puppy has climbed onto her back and settled in like she was a sofa cushion. The puppy's front paws dangle, his eyes are barely open, and his little pink nose rests near her shoulder. A grey couch, a potted plant and a soft rug fill the sunny room behind them, and a chew toy is scattered nearby. The cat's green eyes look straight ahead with a tolerant calm.

Abyssinians are lean, athletic cats with a warm, ticked coat and a reputation for being playful, intelligent and endlessly curious. They usually enjoy climbing and interactive games, which makes them good at putting up with a wiggly puppy, though every cat has limits. When a cat and puppy share a home, give the cat a high perch or a quiet room the dog cannot reach so she can step away at any time. Supervise play, trim nails, and praise gentle behavior. Puppies learn manners from patient teachers, but a cat should never feel trapped.

This one may be a gentle exception, because the cat looks perfectly content to hold still. The puppy is enjoying the warmest, most patient bed in the house.

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