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Professor the Silver Tabby Graded the Homework Her Own Way

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The notebook looks like it went through a very small storm. Pages are torn into ragged strips, scraps of paper dot the wooden table, and the silver tabby next to it sits with eyes round and green and her ears pointing up. She has a smart, striped coat and an alert, serious face, as if she were the one about to grade the assignment. The kitchen behind her has a bowl, a cloth, and a half-open window.

Paper is a surprisingly interesting material for cats. It tears easily, it crinkles, and it moves when pawed, so a stack of pages can look like a toy to a playful cat. It is also a safe way for a cat to burn off energy, as long as she does not eat the paper. Shredded paper is usually not a big problem in small amounts, but if a cat swallows a lot, talk to your vet. Cats are naturally curious about anything that people are focused on, and a notebook that a family member is working on may attract extra attention. Giving your cat a cardboard box or a tray of safe paper balls can redirect the urge.

We will call her Professor. She looks like she has opinions about the quality of the work. The homework will have to be redone, and she will be happy to supervise.

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