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Cream point Ragdoll cat covered in mud lying on a white shag rug with muddy paw prints, looking away. 2 / 37

The White Rug Was Spotless This Morning. Then Duke Came Inside.

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That white shag rug used to be white. Now it is dotted with dark paw prints, and the culprit is lying right in the middle of them, gazing off toward the lamp as if something fascinating just happened across the room. This cream point Ragdoll has mud streaked across the ears, the chest, the legs, and every one of those big fluffy paws. The pose is relaxed, almost regal. The eye contact is absolutely not happening.

Ragdolls are known for their gentle, laid-back personalities and their habit of going limp when picked up, which is where the breed name comes from. They are usually indoor cats, and many owners keep them that way because they tend to be trusting rather than street-smart. If a Ragdoll does get muddy, a semi-long coat like this one can mat when wet dirt dries in it. A damp cloth and gentle combing usually handle small messes, while a bigger mess might call for a cat-safe shampoo and a lot of patience. Many cats tolerate baths better when the water is lukewarm and the process is quick and calm.

There is a certain dignity in refusing to acknowledge a crime scene you are lying on. Call him Duke, and Duke has decided that the rug looks better this way. The rug may disagree, but it is going to lose this argument.

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