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A Calico Shredded the Box and Looked Up for Approval

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Torn cardboard lies in jagged scraps across the floor, and a calico cat sits beside the ragged box with her big eyes turned upward. Her white chest is fluffy, her orange and black patches glow in the light, and her small pink nose twitches slightly. A pile of clothes, a toy, and a basket sit behind her. She looks like a cat who has completed a very satisfying piece of work.

Cats love to scratch and shred cardboard because it feels good on their claws and makes a satisfying noise. A box is also a great hiding place and a fun hunting target. Calico cats are known for their patchwork coats, and nearly all are female. Many owners describe them as spirited and independent. Cardboard is safe to chew in small bits, but if she eats a lot, call your vet. Giving her a flat cardboard scratcher or a box of her own to destroy can save the rest of the house. Rotating boxes keeps things exciting.

She seems to feel quite proud, and the confetti will make a fine bed. The scraps will need sweeping, and a new box is probably coming soon. Her wide, innocent gaze is hard to resist, even in the middle of a mess. Tomorrow, another box will no doubt arrive, and the whole story will start again.

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