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The Abyssinian Swears He Was Only Looking at the Wall

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A cinnamon Abyssinian sits in profile on the hardwood floor, studying something off to the side with great interest, as though the long white ribbon of paper towel at his feet has nothing to do with him. The roll stands upright on the floor behind him, nearly empty, and sheets of crumpled paper spill across the boards toward the camera.

The room looks lived in: a basket of laundry near a chair, sneakers by the wall, a small dish of kibble in the corner, and a few scraps of mail. His warm, ticked coat glows in the soft afternoon light, and his big ears swivel slightly forward, listening.

Abyssinians are lean, active cats with a reputation for curiosity. They are known for climbing, exploring, and investigating anything that moves, and a rolling paper towel is a perfect invitation. Cats love toys that move when batted and make a satisfying noise as they unravel. If you want to channel that energy, rotate a few safe toys through the week and give your cat a tall perch to survey the room. Keep paper towel rolls and similar household items out of reach if your cat chews them, since swallowed paper can be a problem, and talk to your vet if you ever notice your cat eating non-food items.

The Abyssinian is wise enough to keep his eyes elsewhere. Some cats believe that if you do not look at the mess, the mess was never made.

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