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A Sphynx Cat Looked Up From the Tissue Mess With Giant Eyes

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Tissues are strewn across the floor like fallen petals, and a gray Sphynx cat sits beside the torn box with enormous eyes turned upward. Her big ears stand tall, her wrinkled skin shows the soft folds of her breed, and her paws are tucked neatly together. A potted plant and a wicker basket sit behind her, quietly staying out of the argument. She looks like she is hoping the mess will explain itself.

Sphynx cats are lively, affectionate, and very people-focused, often following their owners from room to room. They are also famously curious, and a box of tissues with a fluttering corner is hard to ignore. Sphynx cats have no fur to keep them warm, so they like cozy places, and a soft pile of paper can feel like a nest. A few torn tissues are usually harmless, but eating a lot of paper is not a good idea, so call your vet if that happens. Offering a crinkly toy or a cardboard box can give the shredding instinct a safer place to go.

She has clearly done a thorough job, and now she is waiting to find out what everyone thinks. A little sweeping will fix the floor, and her hopeful stare will take care of the rest. If curiosity were a crime, this scene would be Exhibit A.

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