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A silver tabby Scottish Fold cat with wide eyes sits on a wooden floor beside a tipped terracotta pot and scattered soil. 10 / 36

A Little Succulent Was Sitting on the Floor. The Scottish Fold Froze.

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A silver tabby Scottish Fold sits on the wooden floor with her tiny folded ears pressed flat against her round head and her big golden eyes opened wide. Beside her, a terracotta pot lies on its side, and a small green succulent has spilled out among the crumbs of dark soil that scatter across the floor. The room behind her is lit in warm, evening tones, with a couch, a blue blanket and a basket in the shadows. We'll call her Penny, and she looks frozen mid-crime.

Scottish Folds are sweet, gentle cats known for their folded ears and round faces, and they tend to be affectionate and playful. That folded-ear gene can be linked to joint and cartilage problems, so regular vet checkups are especially important. Like many cats, a Fold may knock over plants out of curiosity or to get attention. Many succulents and houseplants are toxic to cats, including aloe and jade, so check with your vet or a trusted pet source before choosing plants for your home. Putting plants on a high shelf or in a hanging pot can keep both cat and greenery safe.

Penny is standing perfectly still, wide-eyed, and waiting to see who will react first. The pot has tipped, the soil has scattered, and the evidence is hard to miss. A little sweeping and a new spot for the plant will fix the floor, and a pat on the head will fix her.

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