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A cream and brown Ragdoll cat sits tangled in cream yarn beside a tipped-over knitting basket in a cozy living room. 8 / 27

A Ragdoll Got Wrapped Up and Didn't Seem to Mind One Bit

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A knitting basket lies tipped on its side, and a long cream-colored strand of yarn spills across the wooden floor and loops around a calm, fluffy Ragdoll. She sits in the middle of the tangle, paws wrapped, whiskers perfectly still, and blue eyes calm as a lake. A lamp glows in the background and the sofa is draped in blankets. Whatever she was knitting, it is not what the owner planned.

Cats and yarn is a classic pairing, and the pull is real. Moving strings trigger a cat's hunting instincts, and batting, pouncing and hooking with claws is natural play. The trouble is that yarn can be dangerous if swallowed, because long strings may wrap around the digestive tract. Many vets recommend not letting cats play with string unsupervised, and keeping needles and yarn in a closed container. Wand toys with a feather on the end give the same thrill with an owner holding the other end.

Ragdolls are known for their relaxed temperament, and many go limp when picked up, which is where the name comes from. That calm often shows up in situations like this one, where she simply sits and waits to be untangled. She does not seem worried at all.

Untangling will take a few patient minutes, and she will likely supervise. Her expression suggests the sweater was always meant to be a cat.

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