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A Russian Blue Has Wrapped Himself in the Window Curtain

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Wrapped from shoulder to paw in a frayed gray-blue curtain, a Russian Blue gazes upward with wide, innocent eyes. The fabric has been pulled down and hangs in ragged fringes around him, but his face is calm and bright, with a soft chin and a plush silver-gray coat that matches the curtain almost perfectly.

Late sun pours in from the side, lighting the edge of the cloth. Behind him is a cluttered table with folded sweaters, a mug, scattered papers, and a small plant, and the room seems to be waiting for someone to come and put it back in order.

Curtains are a magnet for cats: they move in the breeze, hide the window, and make great tunnels for climbing and hiding. Cats climb them using their claws, and a heavy cat can bring down both curtain and rod. To protect your windows, use cordless blinds or shorter curtains, and give your cat a window perch where he can watch birds. Russian Blues are known for being gentle and attached to their people, but they are still active and curious. Keep any cords out of reach, since they are a hazard for pets, and talk to your vet if your cat chews fabric.

He looks as though he has found a very good cape. The window may have lost its curtain, but it gained a hero.

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