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A Scottish Fold Holds Her Stolen Socks Like a Precious Bouquet

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A cream Scottish Fold sits up straight and holds a bundle of gray and white socks in her mouth, with her little folded ears pressed flat against her round head. Her yellow-green eyes look off to one side with an expression of calm guilt. Behind her, a laundry basket is tipped on its side, and a heap of gray clothes sits on the floor, with a light wall behind it all. The socks hang from her mouth like a bouquet, and she holds them carefully, as if they were something precious.

Cats sometimes carry socks and other soft items around the house, which can be a way of showing off a prize or practicing natural hunting behavior. Socks smell strongly of their owners, which makes them especially comforting and interesting. It is best to keep socks and other small fabric items out of reach, since swallowed pieces can cause a blockage and require a visit to the vet. Offer safe, soft toys for carrying, and play with your cat daily to burn off energy. Scottish Folds are gentle and affectionate, but they also need regular care and attention from their vet.

She looks like she is not sure whether to run or to sit still. The socks are clearly a treasured find, and she is taking great care not to drop them. Somewhere in the house, an odd sock will be wondering where its partner has gone, and the answer is sitting very quietly in the hallway.

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