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A Scottish Fold Is Carrying Off a Slipper and Hoping You Won't Notice

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The grey Scottish Fold has a slipper in her mouth, and she is holding it as carefully as a mother cat carrying a kitten. The slipper is frayed at the edges and chewed around the toe, and her amber eyes look up with a mix of pride and nerves. Her small, folded ears sit snugly against her round head, and a golden light falls across her gray coat. Behind her are a sofa with a folded blanket, a basket of laundry, and a potted plant, while a few more clothes lie scattered on the floor.

Cats sometimes carry items around the house, and it can be a way of showing off a prize, practicing hunting behavior, or just having fun. Slippers smell strongly of their owners, which makes them especially interesting. If a cat is chewing fabric, it is worth giving her safe toys to carry and chew, such as soft cat toys, and making sure that threads or foam are not swallowed. Scottish Folds are known for being gentle and sweet, but they need regular play and attention. If your cat swallows fabric or seems unwell, call your vet.

She does not look as though she plans to give it back. The slipper is hers now, and she is quietly very proud, with the guilt only starting to show around the edges. Somewhere in the house, a foot is wondering where its pair has gone.

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