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Rex the Cat Is a Dinosaur Now, and He Has Feelings About It

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A plush grey Exotic Shorthair sits on the sidewalk in a green dinosaur hood, spikes marching down its back and a little tail curling behind. The expression is not fearsome at all. It is a perfect mix of confusion and polite resignation, with big amber eyes looking off to the left as though someone promised treats and hasn't delivered. Behind the cat, a carved pumpkin grins from the porch steps, a bicycle leans on the fence, and orange mums sit in a planter.

Exotic Shorthairs are famously mellow, and many of them tolerate costumes with remarkable patience, but patience has limits. If you try a dinosaur or any hooded outfit, make sure the hood does not block the eyes or ears, since cats rely on both to feel safe. Watch their body language: a swishing tail, flattened ears, or hiding means it is time to stop. A sidewalk can also be risky for a cat, so a harness and leash or a carrier is wise if you are out with one. Treats and short sessions help build good feelings, and it is perfectly okay if your cat prefers to skip the whole dress-up business.

Let's name him Rex, which is quite a bold choice for a cat who looks this gentle. He sits like a very small, very soft stegosaurus, unbothered by the ancient reputation he is supposed to uphold. Somewhere, a real dinosaur would be impressed.

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