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He Fell Asleep Under the Stockings and Missed Everything

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Three stockings hang from the mantel, one red, one cream cable-knit and one plaid, with a pine garland draped above them, and below them a creamy cat is sound asleep. His chin rests on his paws, his small folded ears are tucked against his round head and his eyes are closed in perfect contentment. Sunlight spills from a window at the side of the room, bringing out every shade of cream and white in his fur.

The Scottish Fold is known for its folded ears and sweet, gentle nature. They are often calm, adaptable cats that enjoy being near their families. The fold comes from a gene that affects cartilage, and it can be linked to joint and bone problems, so responsible breeding and regular vet checkups matter. If you share your home with a Fold, ask your vet about monitoring joints and ears. They tend to enjoy soft surfaces and sunny floors, which is just where this one has landed.

This nap looks well deserved. The stockings above him are still waiting for their gifts, and he looks like he has no plans to open any himself. In a quiet house on a winter afternoon, a sleeping cat is the best holiday decoration, and this one fits right in under the mantel, as soft and quiet as the snow outside the window.

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