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An Abyssinian Sits Tall Among the Remains of the Day's Mail

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Shreds of white paper and brown envelopes cover the floor like fallen leaves, and a ruddy Abyssinian sits upright in the middle with her large ears tall and her amber eyes fixed on you. Her coat is a warm copper with fine ticking, and her sleek body is perfectly still. In the background, a wicker laundry basket, a blue bag, a plant in a clay pot, and a gray sofa sit in the soft light of the room. She has the dignified look of a cat who intends to be innocent whether or not anyone believes it.

Abyssinians are lean, athletic, and very curious cats, famous for their love of climbing, exploring, and getting into things. They are intelligent and need plenty of activity, and a bored Abyssinian may create her own entertainment, such as shredding the mail. Paper is light and crinkly and fun to bat around, and small scraps are usually harmless, but it is best to keep mail in a drawer or a high basket. Offer climbing shelves, puzzle toys, and daily play sessions to give her energy a better outlet. If your cat eats a lot of paper or seems unwell, call your vet.

The paper may be ruined, but the posture is perfect. She looks like a very small, very elegant queen of the paper kingdom. Even the most important letters could not stand up to a clever cat on a mission, and this one seems quite happy with the results.

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