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A Tortoiseshell Claimed the Laundry Basket and Scattered the Clean Clothes

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Clean towels and shirts are draped over the edge of a wicker basket and tumbled across the floor, and in the middle of it all sits a tortoiseshell cat with her eyes wide open. Her black, orange, and brown coat has a mask-like pattern on her face, her ears are alert, and she seems frozen in place. A tote bag, a plant, and a wooden chair sit behind her. It looks like a laundry day that ended in a nap spot.

A laundry basket is a dream for a cat. It is warm, soft, smells like family, and offers a snug space to watch the world from. Tortoiseshell cats are known for strong, spirited personalities, and many fans use the word tortitude to describe their bold, sassy ways. Fresh laundry is usually safe, but be careful about loose threads, buttons, and small items like socks that a cat could swallow, and make sure nothing is wet with strong detergent. If she chews fabric, mention it to your vet. A soft blanket in a sturdy box near the laundry area can give her a spot that is legally hers.

For now she looks very still and slightly startled, as though the laundry basket had walked in on her. The clothes will need folding again, but she has the best seat in the house and is not leaving anytime soon.

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