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Feathers Fell Like Snow Around One Very Surprised White Cat

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Feathers are still drifting down around the white cat sitting at the center of what used to be a pillow. The pillowcase has been torn open into a soft, collapsed nest, with fluffy white filling heaped around her paws. Her ears are perked and her eyes are round, and she looks straight at the person who has just come in. Behind her is a lived-in living room, with a laundry basket, a blue blanket on the couch, glasses on the table, and a coffee mug nearby.

Cats shred pillows and cushions for the same reasons they scratch furniture. Clawing and kicking are natural behaviors that stretch their muscles, keep their claws in shape, and release some energy. A soft, springy pillow also feels a bit like prey to a cat, which makes it a target for bunny kicks. If shredding is a regular habit, try offering a sturdy scratching post and a couple of kicker toys, and keep fabrics that shed filling out of reach. Feathers and stuffing can be hard on a cat's digestion if swallowed, so if you think your cat ate some, call your vet.

She looks quite comfortable in the middle of her creation, like a small cloud settling in. The floor will need vacuuming for days, and a few feathers will probably be found in odd corners for weeks, but she has the air of someone who thinks it was worth it.

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