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An older man in a knit hat and cardigan shovels snow from a driveway while a grey cat bounds through the snowbank beside him. 34 / 40

Grandpa Went Out to Shovel the Snow. Sterling Went Out for a Different Reason.

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Fresh snow blankets the driveway, the bushes, and the porch steps, and Grandpa has bundled up in a grey knit hat and a thick camel-colored cardigan to dig out. He bends over his black shovel with a contented smile under his snowy white beard. Right beside the shovel, Sterling bounds through the drift, paws plunging deep and flakes clinging to his blue-grey coat, tail held high and eyes fixed forward. Behind them, snow-capped shrubs, a pair of boots, and a blue bag sit on the steps of the house.

Some cats are fascinated by snow, at least for a few minutes. The cold, crunchy texture and the way flakes move can be very entertaining. Still, winter brings real hazards. Cats can get cold quickly, especially if their fur gets wet, so keep snow play short and dry them with a towel afterward. Rock salt and ice-melt products can irritate paw pads and are harmful if licked off, so wipe paws when your cat comes inside, or use pet-friendly ice melt. Antifreeze is extremely dangerous to pets even in small amounts, so clean up any drips in the driveway or garage. And on cold mornings, outdoor cats sometimes crawl under car hoods for warmth, so a quick tap on the hood before starting the engine is a smart habit.

For now, Sterling is having the time of his life. The shoveling can wait a few minutes. Snow days are meant to be enjoyed.

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