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The Holiday Cookie Tin Was Opened Without Permission

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The holiday cookie tin has been opened without permission. A blue-grey Russian Blue lies stretched across a wooden table next to a red and green festive tin that has tipped onto its side, spilling butter cookies shaped like stars, trees, and rounds across the tabletop. Crumbs dot the wood, a few cookies have broken in half, and the lid sits nearby. The cat's ears tilt slightly back and its green eyes look off to the side, wearing a classic expression of someone hoping the topic will change soon. A dish towel, a pair of glasses, keys, apples, and a tote bag clutter the background.

Russian Blues are known for their plush silver-blue coats, vivid green eyes, and quiet, gentle temperaments. They often bond closely with their families and like routine. During the holidays, homes fill up with tempting treats, and it helps to remember that many of them are not safe for pets. Chocolate, raisins, and products containing xylitol can be dangerous, and rich baked goods may upset a cat's stomach. Keeping cookie tins closed and stored away, and giving cats their own treats instead, is a simple way to keep the season merry.

Luckily, cats generally are not big fans of sweet foods, since they cannot taste sweetness the way people do. Odds are this one was more interested in the noise of the tin than the cookies, which is a relief for everyone.

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