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A cinnamon Abyssinian cat sits in the soft dirt of a dug-up flower bed in a sunny garden, smiling slightly. 20 / 33

An Abyssinian Sits Happily in the Flower Bed She Just Dug Up

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In the golden light of late afternoon, a cinnamon Abyssinian sits in the middle of a flower bed that has been thoroughly dug up. Dark soil is heaped in small mounds around her, and a few roots and leaves lie scattered across the earth. Her paws are caked in dirt, her ears are tall, and she smiles a very small, very pleased smile. Behind her, terracotta pots, a wooden fence, and a pair of green gardening gloves rest in the grass. The garden is quiet, and the cat looks as though she has just completed an important project.

Many cats love to dig in soft garden soil, since it feels good under their paws and can look like a giant litter box. If you want to protect your flower beds, try covering the soil with chicken wire, stones, or pet-safe mulch, and offer a digging spot of your own, such as a shallow sandbox. Many garden plants and fertilizers are harmful to cats, so check what you grow and what you use. Abyssinians are active, adventurous cats, and supervised outdoor time or a secure catio can give them a safe place to explore. Ask your vet if you have any concerns.

She looks like a cat who has found the perfect spot, and she is in no hurry to leave. The flower bed may need replanting, but the little smile makes it hard to be upset. A day in the dirt is a good day, according to this cat.

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