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A Scottish Fold Settled Into a Cardboard Box and Smiled

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A gray Scottish Fold sits upright inside a cardboard box with torn, folded edges, her round green eyes fixed on the camera and her tiny folded ears tucked against her head. One paw rests on the edge of the box, and a faint smile hints at satisfaction. Behind her, a wooden table, a cactus in a pot, and a towel make for a quiet, sunny home scene.

Cats and boxes are one of the great love stories of the animal world. A snug space helps a cat feel safe, can reduce stress, and holds in body warmth, and it also makes a great hiding place for ambushes. Scottish Folds have a distinctive folded ear shape caused by a gene, and they are known for being sweet and quiet. Because the breed can have joint concerns, talk to your vet about caring for a Fold. Always remove tape and staples from boxes before handing one to a cat.

We will call her Pebble. She looks completely content, as if the box had been waiting for her all along. The smile is small but certain, and the whole room seems to relax around her. If anybody still needs the box, they will have to ask politely, and probably wait until after her nap. The cactus in the background looks quite envious of such a cozy arrangement.

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