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A cream Devon Rex cat stands on a kitchen counter beside a torn loaf of bread, crumbs and a spoon scattered around. 13 / 26

The Loaf Was Fresh This Morning. The Devon Rex Has Questions to Answer.

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Crumbs trail across the kitchen counter like a map of the crime. Pudding the cream Devon Rex stands tall beside a crusty loaf with a big hole torn out of its side, one front paw lifted slightly and her head turned to the left as though she hears someone calling. Her short, rippled coat and oversized ears give her an elfin look. Behind her, a sink full of dishes, a little herb pot and a folded dish towel make the kitchen feel lived in, and a spoon and a glass sit within paw's reach.

Devon Rex cats are known for their wavy coats, large ears and impish personalities. They are agile jumpers who love to be up high, which makes kitchen counters irresistible, and they are famously people-oriented, often wanting to be right where the action is. Their cleverness means they can learn to open cupboards and sniff out snacks. A bit of plain bread is not usually dangerous, but it offers a cat little nutrition, and dough that has not been baked can be harmful, so keep it covered and out of reach. If you want to make the counter less appealing, give your cat a tall tree or shelf of its own near the kitchen, reward it for staying there and put food away promptly. Your vet can help with questions about safe treats.

Pudding will keep checking the counter for another chance, as clever cats do. For now, she has a very good show of looking busy.

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