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The Abyssinian Smiled Sweetly Beside the Vase That Used to Be Whole

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Ceramic pieces lie across the floor, a cracked terracotta vase tips onto its side, and a handful of pink roses have spilled their petals everywhere. In the middle of it all sits a cinnamon Abyssinian with tall ears, golden eyes, and the faintest hint of a small smile. Her warm copper coat glows in the sunlight, and she looks straight at you as though she has just been introduced. Behind her, a knit sofa blanket, a stuffed giraffe, a pair of slippers, and a plant fill the lively, sunny room.

Abyssinians are agile, curious cats that love to climb and explore, so a vase on a high shelf can look like an invitation. Broken ceramic is a hazard for paws, so it is wise to keep your cat away until the pieces are swept up, and to check her paws afterward. Many flowers are also dangerous to cats, and lilies in particular can be seriously toxic, so check which blooms are safe before bringing a bouquet home. Placing flowers in a heavy, stable vase out of reach protects both your cat and your decor. If she chews on any plants, call your vet.

She wears the smile of a cat who has accomplished a great deal in one afternoon. The petals look quite pretty on the floor, and she seems very pleased with the arrangement. The vase may not survive, but the room has certainly become more interesting.

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