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Turns Out the Oldest Homework Excuse in the Book Can Actually Be True

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So it turns out the classic excuse can actually be true. A fluffy blue point Ragdoll sits on a cluttered table beside a spiral notebook whose pages have been torn, crumpled, and chewed into ragged layers, with paper bits scattered across the wood. The cat's long creamy coat fades into soft blue-gray on its ears and tail, and its bright blue eyes are turned firmly toward the window, avoiding any eye contact with the ruined schoolwork. Nearby, a mug, a pair of glasses, a sheet of doodles, and a potted plant sit in the gentle daylight.

Ragdolls are known for being calm, affectionate, and famously relaxed, often going limp when picked up, which is where the breed name comes from. They usually love being near their people and may follow them from room to room. That desire to be close can include sitting on whatever you are working on, from laptops to notebooks. Providing a comfortable perch or cat bed right next to your work area often gives a Ragdoll the closeness it wants without the paperwork damage. Their semi-long coat also benefits from regular brushing to prevent tangles.

Somewhere a student will be explaining to a teacher that the cat really did eat the homework. With a witness this adorable, maybe the teacher will grant an extension, or at least ask to see a picture.

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