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A Silver Cat Sat Calmly in the Middle of Her Tangle of Lights

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A strand of warm fairy lights has wrapped itself around a silver Norwegian Forest Cat, and she sits patiently in the middle of the rug like a living lantern. Little bulbs glow among the fur on her chest and legs, and thin wire coils around her shoulders. Her gaze is calm and slightly amused, ears tufted and alert, big white paws planted in front of her. Behind her sits a cushioned sofa, a cardboard box, and a green plant, while daylight pours in from a window.

Cats and holiday lights can be a risky mix. Cords and wires are tempting to chew, which can cause burns, and a cat tangled in a strand can panic or get hurt. If a cat gets caught, stay calm, unplug the lights, and untangle slowly, and if she seems shaken or has chewed any wires, call your vet. To prevent mishaps, tuck cords out of sight, use cord covers, and unplug decorations when you are away. Norwegian Forest Cats are strong climbers and clever explorers, so a tree with a firm base is just as important as the lights themselves.

She appears to be taking the whole thing in stride, as though this were all part of the plan. A cat can look dignified even while wearing a string of lights. Her tail sweeps behind her, bulbs glimmering.

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