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[HP deskjet F4280 printer/scanner - $99]
Looking for inspiration? Or do you just enjoy medical-feline crossover puns? Either way, you can amuse yourself and your cat companion by arranging your pet on a regular desktop scanner.
For more, see the Cat Scan tumblr. Some of my favorites are here and here.