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A Tuxedo Cat Wanted a Better View and Now the Blinds Are Wrapped Around Her

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Strings and bent slats wrap around a black and white tuxedo cat who gazes out the window as though nothing is wrong. Her white paws rest on the sill, her whiskers point forward, and sunlight pours through the blinds to light her face. A lamp, a cushion, and a pile of papers sit in the room behind her. She looks like a cat who found a great spot and did not check the cords first.

Cats are drawn to windows because they show birds, squirrels, and moving shadows. Blinds can be a hazard, since cords can wrap around a cat's body or neck. Keep cords out of reach, or switch to cordless blinds, and make sure your cat has a safe window perch with a soft cushion. If she gets tangled, stay calm, free her gently, and check for any injuries, and call your vet if you are worried. Tuxedo cats are known to be outgoing and lively, and they often enjoy watching the world go by. A bird feeder outside her window can also give her a safe show to watch.

She is pretending to be fascinated by the view, perhaps in the hope that nobody notices the tangle. The blinds will need a fix, and she will need some gentle help. But the view must have been worth it.

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