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The Mail Arrived This Morning. It Did Not Survive the Afternoon.

AI imagemaine cooncaught in the actmail

The mail arrived this morning. It did not survive the afternoon. Envelopes, letters, and flyers have been ripped into jagged pieces and scattered across the entire floor, from the doormat to the shoes by the wall. Sitting perfectly upright in the middle of the paper storm is a brown tabby Maine Coon with lynx-like ear tufts, a fluffy chest, and wide amber eyes gazing upward. The face is so sweet and so innocent that it almost works.

Maine Coons are big, sociable cats with shaggy, water-resistant coats and a long history as working cats in the northeastern United States. They are famously friendly and intelligent, and they often enjoy interactive play and puzzle toys. A cat that greets the daily mail delivery may be responding to the sound of the slot or the door, the rustle of paper, or the fresh outdoor scents that come with it. Tearing paper is a satisfying way to burn energy. To protect important letters, consider a wall-mounted mail basket or a box with a lid by the door, and give your cat a few minutes of energetic play around the time the mail usually arrives. A crinkle toy or paper bag with the handles removed can make an excellent substitute.

Bills, catalogs, and a postcard from a cousin all met the same fate. On the bright side, the junk mail has never been easier to sort. This gentle giant has simply done it for you.

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