Browse ›
A long-haired brown tabby cat sits in a raised planter of dug-up soil with uprooted plants and a toppled clay pot. 9 / 40

The Seedlings Were Planted This Morning. The Norwegian Forest Cat Had Notes.

AI imagenorwegian forest catcaught in the actgarden

That little grin gives everything away. A long-haired brown tabby Norwegian Forest Cat sits upright in a raised wooden planter, surrounded by freshly churned soil and uprooted green seedlings with their roots dangling in the air. Dirt speckles its whiskers and dusts its chest fluff, and its mouth is open just enough to look like a mischievous smile. Nearby, a clay pot lies tipped on its side, a basket holds gardening gloves, and a trowel rests on the edge of the bed, as if the real gardener just stepped away.

Norwegian Forest Cats are a large, sturdy breed with a thick, water-resistant double coat that helped their ancestors handle cold Scandinavian winters. They are often described as friendly, calm, and fond of climbing. Their coat benefits from regular brushing, especially during seasonal shedding. Digging in soil is a natural instinct for most cats, since loose dirt feels a lot like a litter box. To protect seedlings, gardeners often cover beds with mesh, pinecones, or stones, and provide a clean litter box elsewhere. It is also smart to check that indoor and garden plants are safe for cats.

In the cat's defense, that soil really did look like it needed a very thorough inspection. The seedlings may need replanting, but this proud forest cat clearly considers the afternoon a big success.

More from this collection

All 40 →
A brown tabby cat sits on a wooden floor looking up, with an unrolled, torn roll of paper towels spread behind it.The Hallway Was Tidy Ten Minutes Ago. Then Mister Bean Found the Paper Towels.A long-haired calico cat sits on a bathroom counter tangled in toilet paper, with paper strewn across the floor and tub.Nobody Planned a Party in the Bathroom This Morning. The Calico Did.
A pink hairless Sphynx cat with peanut butter on its nose and whiskers sits beside an open jar on a kitchen counter.The Peanut Butter Jar Was Left Open on the Counter. The Sphynx Noticed.A tortoiseshell cat with green eyes sits inside an empty open cardboard pizza box on a living room floor.Pizza Night Ended Hours Ago. The Empty Box Had a Second Career Waiting.A blue-grey Russian Blue cat with flour on its face and fur sits on a messy kitchen counter beside a spilled flour bag.It Was Supposed to Be a Quiet Baking Day. The Russian Blue Wanted to Help.A white short-haired cat with golden eyes stands in a large puddle of spilled milk on a wooden kitchen floor.There Was Milk All Over the Kitchen Floor. Snowball Has a Different Story.