Penny Had a Disagreement With the Teddy Bear. Only One of Them Looks Sweet Now.
The teddy bear has lost the battle, and the winner is looking adorable about it. A calico cat sits on a wooden floor beside a brown plush bear that has been thoroughly taken apart, with an arm torn open, white stuffing bursting out in tufts, and bits of fuzz scattered all around. The cat's patchwork coat of orange, black, and bright white frames a sweet face with a pink nose and big green eyes, which are turned upward in an innocent, pleading expression. A knit blanket, a basket of laundry, and a sunny window soften the background.
Stuffed toys can bring out a cat's inner hunter. Grabbing a toy with the front paws and kicking it with the back legs, often called bunny kicking, mimics how cats subdue prey, and plush animals are just the right size for it. This is normal play, but stuffed toys made for children are not designed to hold up to claws and teeth. Loose stuffing, plastic eyes, and stitching can be swallowed and cause problems. Kicker toys made specifically for cats are sturdier and safer, and anything torn open should be picked up right away.
We will call her Penny, a fittingly sweet name for a cat with such an innocent face. Penny would like everyone to know the bear started it. The bear, unfortunately, is in no condition to argue.






