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A Tiny Orange Tabby Fell Asleep on a Pile of Wrapping Paper

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She has wrapped herself up in the paper like a tiny burrito, and now she is fast asleep. The orange tabby kitten lies curled on a nest of red wrapping paper printed with green holly leaves, her tiny nose tucked against her paw and her tail curled around her. The living room beyond is bright and quiet, with a couch, a basket and a plant, and the sunlight falls softly across the floor.

Kittens sleep a great deal, sometimes sixteen to twenty hours a day, because they use so much energy growing and playing. They often drop off to sleep in the strangest places, and a crinkly pile of paper is a perfectly good bed. Before she settles, clear away tape, string and ribbon, and don't let her chew the paper. Orange tabbies are often described as friendly and relaxed, and a well-rested kitten is generally a happy one. Ask your vet if you have questions about her sleep or growth.

We'll call her Peaches. She's out cold, and nothing is going to wake her until dinner. The paper crinkles faintly as she breathes, and the whole room seems to hush for a moment out of respect for such sweet, deep sleep. There are few sights sweeter than a sleeping kitten in the glow of a holiday morning, and it's a good reminder to slow down and enjoy the quiet.

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