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A Calico Picked the Best Bed in the Garden: A Pile of Tulip Petals

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Pink and red tulip petals cover the ground like a carpet, and the calico lies right in the middle with her paws neatly crossed and her head turned to the side. Her patchwork coat of orange, black, and white shines in the sun, and her green eyes look calmly into the distance. Stems and green leaves lie across the ground beneath her, and a wooden fence stands in the background of the sunny backyard. She looks as though she has chosen the finest bed in the garden, and has no plan to explain it.

Calico cats are known for their tri-colored coats, and nearly all calicos are female. They come in many breeds and personalities, but many owners describe them as spirited and independent. Tulips and many other garden flowers can be harmful to cats, particularly the bulbs, and lilies are especially dangerous, so keep flowering plants out of reach and know which blooms are safe. A patch of cat grass or catnip can give your cat a safer place to lounge. If she chews on a plant, call your vet or a pet poison hotline.

She seems entirely at ease, and the flowers make a lovely frame for her. The garden may need replanting, but the picture of a calico resting among the petals is hard to resist. Perhaps the tulips were never meant to be taken seriously, and this cat knows it.

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