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A black-and-white cat watches birds from beside an open balcony.

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Vasya the Cat

Follow Vasya through his day: breakfast, sunshine on the balcony, a game with a ball, and a nap beside his owner.

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Vasya the cat lives in a small apartment.

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. Vasya the cat lives in a small apartment. . He is a black cat. . He has white paws. . Every morning he gets up early. . Vasya goes to the kitchen. . He waits for breakfast. . The owner gives him fish and water. . Vasya eats. . Then he drinks milk. . He loves milk. . Then he washes his face. . During the day Vasya sits on the balcony. . He loves the sun. . He watches birds. . Sometimes Vasya plays with a ball. . He runs after the ball around the room. . In the evening the cat rests on the sofa. . The owner reads a book. . Vasya sleeps next to him. . At night Vasya sleeps in a basket. . In his dream he sees mice. . The cat is happy. . He is loved.
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