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The Abyssinian Sat Guard Over a Mug of Marshmallow Cocoa

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A cinnamon Abyssinian has settled onto the coffee table, and a mug of hot cocoa topped with little marshmallows sits within paw's reach. He is turned slightly toward the camera, golden-green eyes alert, his big ears like two satellite dishes. A cream knit blanket tumbles over the edge of the sofa beside him, and a few sprigs of pine and a pair of reading glasses lie scattered on the wood. Behind, a blue couch and a few wrapped gifts blur softly into the afternoon light.

Abyssinians are slim, active cats with short ticked coats that look like warm cinnamon, and they are known for being curious, clever, and always on the move. They usually do best with plenty of climbing space and toys to keep their minds busy. On the subject of cocoa, chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs, and some sweeteners are dangerous too, so a mug left unattended on a low table is something to guard carefully. Marshmallows are not a treat for pets. If your pet might have sipped something sweet, call your vet for advice.

He looks calm for now, just sitting beside the mug like a friendly bodyguard. Cocoa weather suits him, even if the cocoa is strictly for the humans. The marshmallows will probably be gone from the mug long before he loses interest in guarding it.

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