Browse ›
A silver tabby British Shorthair cat sits among red, green, and kraft wrapped presents under a lit Christmas tree 14 / 26

A Silver Tabby Took His Seat Among the Christmas Presents

AI imagebritish shorthairchristmas treepresents

Under the sparkling branches, wrapped presents have piled up in red, green, and brown paper, and a silver tabby British Shorthair sits right among them. His orange eyes are turned up toward something above the frame, ears alert, and his tabby stripes ripple along his flanks like watercolor. White snowflakes decorate a red gift beside him, and a green box with a cream ribbon sits close at hand. The tree behind him is strung with small lights and a few round ornaments, and a window lets in soft daylight.

The space under the tree is a favorite place for cats because it is sheltered, quiet, and full of interesting smells and textures. It can also hide hazards. Tree water may contain preservatives or bacteria, pine needles can irritate the stomach if chewed, and tinsel, ribbon, and electric cords should be kept out of reach. A sturdy tree stand and a tree placed away from shelves helps prevent toppling if a cat decides to climb. British Shorthairs are usually calm, but a surprise leap is always possible, so it is safer to prepare ahead. Ask your vet if you have questions about holiday plants.

For now he sits calmly, like a guard stationed among the packages. Whatever he is looking at, it is certainly more interesting than the gifts. His tail is probably curled out of sight behind a box, keeping him steady.

More from this collection

All 26 →
A cream Exotic Shorthair cat sits beside a white mug of cocoa topped with marshmallows on a small wooden tableShe Sat Next to the Cocoa and Studied the Marshmallows CloselyA seal point Ragdoll cat sits on a window seat looking at a frosted pane with an evergreen wreath hanging on the glassA Ragdoll Followed the Frost Patterns on the Window Glass
A grey Devon Rex cat crouches on a carpet and reaches a paw toward a red ribbon on a kraft paper giftA Devon Rex Crouched, Wiggled, and Went After the Red RibbonA red Maine Coon cat stands up against a Christmas tree holding a round glass ornament in its front pawsA Red Maine Coon Stood Up and Grabbed an Ornament Off the TreeA grey Persian cat sleeps curled in a thick red knit blanket on a wood floor in front of a Christmas treeA Grey Persian Disappeared Into a Red Blanket and Fell AsleepA cream Persian cat with amber eyes looks upward in a living room with a lit Christmas tree behind herA Cream Persian Looked Up, and the Whole Room Seemed to Pause