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A fluffy silver Norwegian Forest Cat sits in dark soil among uprooted plants and orange petals in a garden bed. 11 / 30

The Flower Bed Was Perfect Until the Norwegian Forest Cat Moved In

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Soil is scattered everywhere, small green seedlings lie flat on their sides, and bright orange petals have been strewn across the dark earth. In the middle of the garden bed sits a silver Norwegian Forest Cat with a thick, fluffy coat and a slightly open mouth, as if she is about to explain herself. The back door stands open behind her, and a watering can and rubber boots wait nearby.

Norwegian Forest Cats are big, sturdy cats with thick double coats made for cold climates. They are known for being gentle, intelligent, and athletic climbers, so a garden is a paradise to them. Freshly turned soil is also soft and perfect for digging and, well, other things cats do outdoors. If you want to protect your plants, cover newly planted beds with chicken wire or garden netting, scatter some large stones or pinecones across the soil, or give your cat her own corner with a patch of safe cat grass. Many popular garden plants, including lilies, are toxic to cats, so check before you plant. If your cat nibbles something you are unsure about, contact your vet right away.

The cat is entirely unbothered, of course. She looks like a queen surveying her new kingdom, and the flowers were merely in her way. A quick rake and a bit of netting will fix the garden, but nothing will fix that confident posture.

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