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A Black Cat Strolls Off With the Slipper and Hopes Nobody Notices

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Head turned to one side, a sleek black cat carries a chewed, frayed slipper in its mouth like a freshly caught prize. The green eyes slide away from the camera, and the whiskers bristle around the soft sole. Behind, a gray blanket lies in a heap, a plant sits in the corner, and a box of tissues peeks from a basket. Everything about the pose says, nothing to see here, please keep walking.

Cats often carry things in their mouths, a habit that comes straight from their hunting instincts. Slippers smell strongly of their favorite people, so they make a perfect trophy to drag away and hide. Some cats do this more at night, when they feel playful and full of energy. A good fix is more play before bedtime: a wand toy session followed by a small meal can help a cat settle down. Offer a few soft toys of their own to carry around. Keep an eye on chewed fabric, since swallowed threads can cause trouble, and call your vet if your cat seems off after chewing something it shouldn't.

The slipper has seen better days, but it has also never been so loved. Its owner will be hunting for the other one tomorrow morning, and the cat will sit nearby, a model of innocence, offering no help at all and purring politely. Perhaps the second slipper is hiding somewhere too, under the sofa or behind the door, waiting for the next surprise.

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