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A silver tabby Scottish Fold kitten sits inside an open cardboard gift box with a red bow near a lit Christmas tree. 2 / 21

The Gift Box Under the Tree Had a Silver Surprise Inside

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The red bow is still stuck to the lid, but the box is no longer holding a present. Inside, packed in crinkled paper shreds, sits a silver tabby Scottish Fold kitten with folded ears and wide, round eyes that seem to say the surprise is on you. Behind the box a Christmas tree glows with warm white lights, a coffee mug sits on the table, and a pile of cozy blankets hints that the unwrapping has been going on for a while.

Cats and boxes are one of the best-known matches in the pet world. A snug box gives a cat walls on every side, which can feel safe, and it is also a handy spot for watching the room without being easily seen. That is why a plain cardboard box often wins over an expensive cat bed. If your cat loves them, leaving a box out year round is a simple and inexpensive way to give them a hideaway.

A few holiday cautions are worth remembering. Shredded paper, ribbon and tinsel can be dangerous if swallowed, so it is wise to clear them away once the gifts are open. Scottish Folds are known for being sweet and people-oriented, and their folded ears come from a gene that your vet can explain if you are curious about their care.

This kitten, who looks like a Pepper to us, has decided the best present under the tree is the box itself. Honestly, it is hard to argue with that review.

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