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Under the Row of Stockings, a Scottish Fold Was Fast Asleep

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The stockings hang in a tidy row, red cable-knit, a cream one with a pattern, and a green one with snowflakes, but the star of the room is the grey Scottish Fold sleeping underneath them. She lies sprawled on the floor with her cheek resting on her paws, her folded ears pressed neatly down and her eyes completely shut. Above her the mantel is dressed with pine, cones, and eucalyptus, and a lamp in the corner makes the room glow. A sofa and a few blankets crowd the corner of the picture.

Scottish Folds are known for their folded ears and their calm, affectionate temperaments, and many enjoy lazy afternoons close to their people. Cats nap for a large part of the day, and the stretch of floor in front of a warm mantel is a classic spot. If your home has a fireplace, a sturdy screen helps protect your pets from sparks and heat, and stockings should hang high out of climbing reach. The fold in a Scottish Fold's ears is connected to a gene that can also affect joints, so a talk with your vet about regular checkups is wise.

She is out cold, and the stockings are in no danger. If a cat could dream of Christmas, this is probably what the dream would look like. The soft light from the lamp makes the whole corner feel hushed and warm.

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