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A pink hairless Sphynx cat with large ears sits snugly wrapped in a frayed pink floral curtain beside a cluttered desk. 19 / 30

A Bare Sphynx Found the Warmest Thing in the House: the Curtain

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Wrapped from shoulder to paws in a frayed, faded floral curtain, a pink Sphynx peers out like a tiny queen in a ruined robe. The ragged edges still dangle with loose threads, and the cat's huge ears stick out above the fabric. His amber eyes look sideways with a deep guilty expression, while a messy desk full of mugs and small toys sits in the background. Whatever happened to that curtain, he has decided to wear the evidence.

Sphynx cats have no fur to keep them warm, so they love heat and anything soft, which is why they burrow into blankets, laundry, and, as seen here, drapes. They can feel chilly in a cool house, so a cozy bed, a sweater, and a heated spot to sleep are good ideas. Their skin is sensitive too, and a little oil can build up, so ask your vet about bathing and sun protection. Curtains are also hazardous for pets, since cords and torn bits of fabric can tangle a climber or be swallowed. Keep blind cords tied up high, hang drapes where they cannot be shredded, and offer a soft blanket or a covered cat bed as a better place to hide and snuggle.

He looks very comfortable, in spite of that guilty face. Perhaps the curtain was simply the warmest thing in the house.

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