Most of the cats I had growing up weren't really that into toys. Like, sure, they would chase feathers on strings or bat around crinkly balls, but they didn't cuddle or protect anything.
The one exception was a cat named Rosie, who adopted a ball of wool from my mother's stash and proceeded to carry it everywhere she went.
It may surprise you to know that only Maru in the center of this photo is a real, living cat. The kittens on either side are simply very realistic wool toys.
We can quibble about whether or not people should treat their pets like dress-up dolls, but in Maru's case, her skirts, collars, and hats serve a medical purpose.
Maru's skin is unusually delicate and the thin fabric layers help prevent her from licking or scratching herself raw.
It was sent as a gift and Maru fell in love. A while later, another gift arrived, this time featuring Maru with her eyes closed.
Who knows, maybe there's another mini-Maru on the way and they'll become a quartet!
Follow Maru and her minis on Instagram @maruruna.
h/t: Sora News 24
