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A Tortoiseshell Cat Has Moved Into the Empty Pizza Box

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The pizza is long gone, but the tortoiseshell cat has taken over the box. She sits in the cardboard square with her paws tucked under her, her face turned up toward you, her green eyes large and round. Her coat of black and amber swirls glows like polished wood in the golden light.

A leafy plant in a pot sits behind her, a wooden table and some cloth and papers line the wall, and a ray of sunlight falls through the window. The open lid of the box stands up behind her like a little wall. The cardboard glows orange in the sunset, and she fits so well in the square that she looks as though she was made for it.

Cats love boxes, and no one has completely explained why. Boxes offer a snug, enclosed space that feels safe, and they also hold in body warmth. Tortoiseshell cats are known for their colorful coats, and many people say they have bold personalities, which is often called tortitude, though every cat is unique. If your cat has been in a pizza box, check for leftover grease or cheese, since rich food can upset her stomach. Offer a clean box or a cat bed with a high edge so that she has a safe place to hide.

She looks completely at home, as if she ordered the box herself. Whoever finishes the pizza, the box now belongs to her.

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