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      《Oil Pastels Painting  for " Respect Your Cat Day "  》, by dawnxisoul393art Mittens was a shy cat who didn't like strangers. When the doorbell rang, she would hide under the bed. Jill, Mittens' owner, wanted to help Mittens become more comfortable around new people. On March 28, Respect Your Cat Day, Jill decided to invite a few friends over to properly introduce them to Mittens. Jill's friends came over bearing gifts of catnip toys and treats. They sat down on the living room floor and Jill brought Mittens out from under the bed. At first, Mittens was skittish. But Jill's friends were patient and calm, letting Mittens come to them in her own time. They extended their hands slowly, allowing Mittens to sniff them. Within a few minutes, Mittens was rubbing up against them and purring. By the end of the visit, Mittens was playing with her new toys and friends. Respect Your Cat Day was founded in 2004 to raise awareness about treating cats with kindness, com...