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An Exotic Shorthair Claims the Wrapping Paper as a Throne

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A round gray face peeks up from a nest of unrolled wrapping paper, and two big copper eyes look straight into the lens. The paper, green with a snowflake pattern, curls around the cat in loose waves, and a half-finished roll lies close by next to scissors and a mug full of pens. The Exotic Shorthair looks calm and a little offended, as though the mess had simply happened to it.

Exotic Shorthairs are often described as the easygoing cousins of Persians, with the same flat, sweet face and plush coat but a shorter, easier-care fur length. They tend to be quiet, affectionate, and happy to lounge near their people. Even calm cats love a crinkly, rustling surface, and paper tubes and rolled sheets are a classic favorite. Just keep ribbon, string, and tape away from them, since cats can swallow those by accident, which can cause serious trouble. Offering a paper bag or a cardboard box instead is a safe way to satisfy the urge, and your vet can help if you ever worry something was swallowed.

The gift for the family is probably still wrapped somewhere. The best present on the table, though, is a fluffy gray cat who found the perfect seat and declared it his own, whatever the paper tried to say. Tomorrow the roll will probably be tucked safely in a closet, and the cat will find something else to call a throne.

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