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Seal point Birman cat with blue eyes sitting on a wooden floor next to an unrolled paper towel roll and crumpled sheets. 11 / 37

Pearl Had a Busy Afternoon. The Paper Towels Did Not Survive It.

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One roll of paper towels, fully unspooled and bunched into crumpled white ribbons across the floorboards. One seal point Birman, sitting tall beside the wreckage with snowy white paws and the bluest eyes imaginable. Behind the cat, a pair of sneakers, a pair of glasses, a scattering of coins, and a little stuffed duck add to the general sense that this room has had a very busy afternoon. The cat looks off to the side with a face that is equal parts guilty and proud.

Unrolling paper towels and toilet paper is a classic cat pastime. The light, fluttery sheets move when batted, which triggers the same hunting instincts as a mouse or a bird. Birmans are usually gentle and easygoing, but even mellow cats need daily play to stay happy and healthy. Short sessions with a wand toy, crinkle balls, or a puzzle feeder give them a satisfying outlet for that chase-and-pounce energy. Most paper is not harmful in small bits, but swallowing large amounts can upset the stomach, so it is worth cleaning up shredded paper promptly. Keeping rolls in a cabinet or using a holder that does not spin easily can also save a lot of paper.

Call her Pearl. Pearl clearly felt the room needed decorating, and she worked with the materials she had. The result is festive, if a little wasteful, and Pearl seems quite pleased with her work.

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