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A Russian Blue Got to the Santa Cookies Before the Reindeer

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The plate holds a neat stack of chocolate chip cookies, and a blue-gray cat is bent over it with her nose pointed right at the top one. Her sleek coat shimmers in the kitchen light, and her ears point forward as she concentrates. A decorated tree with wooden stars stands behind her, cabinets and a plant are visible in the background and a folded towel sits next to the plate. It looks very much like Santa has competition.

Russian Blues are slender, gray cats with a short, dense, silvery coat and bright green eyes. They are known for being gentle, a little shy with strangers and very loyal to their families. They often enjoy a routine and a quiet home, and they usually like interactive toys. Cookies, especially those with chocolate, are not safe for cats or dogs, so keep plates on high shelves or covered. If your cat samples one, contact your vet or a pet poison hotline for advice.

A sniff is usually where a cat's interest ends, since cats do not taste sweetness the way people do. This one is simply gathering information. She may have noticed the smell of butter and vanilla, and that was enough to bring her over. Whether Santa will find any cookies left is another matter, but she will certainly be able to describe them.

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