The Cavalry Officer's Feather Was Taller Than His Ego
A tall white-and-gray feather sweeps up from the officer's blue and gold hat, tipped at a jaunty angle between his ears. Underneath it, a brown tabby cat gazes forward with golden eyes and a firm, no-nonsense mouth. His navy coat has gold braid down the front, round gold buttons in neat rows, and fringed epaulettes that sit squarely on each shoulder. The stormy gray-brown background only makes the uniform glow more, and the old paint's fine cracks give him the look of a hero from a faded history book. His whiskers fan out proudly, and his chin is lifted just enough.
Brown tabbies are the classic cat look, and American Shorthairs wearing it are known for being easygoing, healthy, and good with families. They began as working cats on farms and ships, valued for keeping rodents away, so many still have an energetic hunting streak. Interactive play with a wand toy lets them act out that instinct safely, and ten or fifteen minutes a couple of times a day is a good habit. Keep an eye on weight, too, since shorthairs can gain pounds easily. Your vet can help you pick the right food portions for your own cat.
The officer holds his pose like someone who has never once lost a staring contest. All he needs now is a small horse, or possibly a sunbeam. He would probably be happy with either.
