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The Mail Came Early. The White Persian Opened It Her Way.

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Envelopes and letters lie in shreds across the wooden floor, and a fluffy white Persian sits right in the middle of the paper blizzard. Her amber eyes look up with a soft, worried expression, and her ears are tipped slightly back. Scraps of paper cling to her long white fur. Behind her, a basket and a rumpled blanket sit on the couch, a pair of slippers rests nearby, and golden light slips across the room. We'll call her Snowdrop, and she's the only one who knows who opened the mail.

Persian cats are calm, gentle and sweet-natured, and they love lounging in comfortable spots. Their long, thick coats need daily brushing to prevent tangles and mats, and their flat faces mean their eyes may need regular cleaning. Cats often shred paper simply because it feels satisfying, and a pile of mail has an interesting rustle. Paper is generally harmless in small bits, but if your cat eats a lot, call your vet. Keeping mail in a closed basket and offering a crinkle toy or a cardboard scratcher can redirect the habit in a happy way.

Snowdrop gazes at the camera with total innocence. The bills are in pieces, the letters have been read in her own way, and the floor is a snowdrift of paper. Somebody will have to sort everything out, but she has earned a very soft brushing for her troubles.

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