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Ruth Went Out to Shovel the Driveway. Saffron Found the Snowbank First.

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Overnight snow has buried the driveway, piled up along the porch steps, and capped the flower pots in white. Ruth is out early in her denim shirt and tall black boots, braid swinging as she pushes a wide metal shovel through the powder. She's looking down with a fond, slightly exasperated smile, because Saffron has decided to join the work crew. The Abyssinian stands at the edge of the snowbank, one front paw pressed into the fluffy drift, tail curled high, sniffing and testing the cold stuff with intense concentration.

Cats can find snow fascinating, but winter weather brings a few risks. Short-coated breeds like Abyssinians don't have much insulation, so outdoor time in the cold should be brief and supervised. Ice-melting salts and chemicals on driveways and sidewalks can irritate paws and be harmful if licked off, so wiping a cat's feet with a damp cloth after it comes inside is a smart habit. Antifreeze is another serious winter danger because it tastes sweet to animals and is highly toxic; clean up any drips right away. If your cat seems very cold, lethargic, or has pale, painful paws, call your vet.

Saffron's snow inspection probably won't last long before she wants back in by the heater. But for a moment, Ruth has the most enthusiastic shoveling buddy on the block.

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