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The Planting Project Was Just Getting Started When the Scottish Fold Showed Up

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Those enormous round eyes are doing a lot of work. A cream Scottish Fold crouches on a stone patio beside a torn paper sack, dark potting soil pouring out in a wide fan across the pavers. The cat's folded ears lie flat against its rounded head, its pink nose sits right in the middle of a perfectly startled face, and its white front paws are planted as though it has frozen mid-step. In the background, a blue watering can, clay pots, gardening gloves, and a wooden fence suggest a planting project that was just getting started.

Scottish Folds are known for their owl-like appearance and easygoing, affectionate personalities. Their signature folded ears come from a genetic trait that also affects cartilage elsewhere in the body, so it is wise to watch for stiffness or reluctance to jump and talk to your vet about joint health. In the garden, it helps to know that some products need caution around pets. Certain potting mixes contain fertilizers, and some garden plants, such as lilies, are highly toxic to cats. Keep bags sealed and stored, and check that any plants within reach are pet-safe.

Of course, from the cat's point of view, someone left out the world's biggest litter box and then acted surprised. The garden can wait. Right now, this little cream gardener is waiting to see whether it is in trouble.

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