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A Blue Point Siamese Turned the Newspaper Into Confetti

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Thin strips of newspaper cover the floor, and in the middle of it sits a blue point Siamese with a silvery cream coat and slate-gray ears. Her pale blue eyes look up with a sweet, hopeful expression, and a thin shred of newsprint hangs from her whiskers. A gray sofa and a woven basket rest behind her, and a warm lamp glows in the corner like a stage light.

Blue point Siamese cats have a cooler, gray-toned version of the classic Siamese coloring, along with the same lively, vocal, people-loving personality. Many cats shred paper because it feels good on their claws and teeth, and it is a harmless kind of hunting game when done in moderation. Printed paper is usually not poisonous, but swallowing large pieces can upset a cat's stomach, so call your vet if you are worried. A sturdy scratching post and some crinkly toys keep newspapers safe.

We will call her Misty. She sits among the shreds like a queen among her subjects, and she does not seem to think anything is out of the ordinary. Perhaps in her mind, the newspaper was a prey animal and she won fairly. Tomorrow's headlines will have to wait, along with the sweeping. One thing is certain: the cat is the best-informed member of the household this morning, with every headline now in her paws.

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