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The Ragdoll Curled Around the Ducklings to Keep Them Warm in the Snow

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A cream and chocolate Ragdoll curls up on the snowy ground with her dark face, blue eyes, and thick fur spread out like a blanket, and tucked inside the curve of her body is a crowd of fluffy yellow ducklings. A few pine cones, some old boards, and a thin layer of snow are all around them. We'll call the cat Marshmallow. Her tail drapes over the ducklings like a scarf, and every one of them is pressed close to her soft fur.

Ragdolls are large, gentle cats known for going limp when held, which is how they got their name. They tend to be calm and affectionate, and they often follow their people from room to room. Their semi-long coats need regular brushing, and they are best kept indoors, where the cold and traffic cannot harm them. Many Ragdolls are calm enough to be gentle with smaller creatures, though they should still be supervised.

Cold weather is hard on ducklings, and they should never be left out in the snow. Young ducklings lose heat quickly and need a warm, dry place with a brooder heater. If you find a duckling in the cold, bring it inside and call a vet or wildlife rehabilitator. Cats should also be kept indoors in freezing weather.

Marshmallow looks completely at ease, and the ducklings seem snug. It is a gentle, wintry scene. Even in the cold, the little scene looks like a warm hug.

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