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Harold and Ruth Wanted Saffron to See the Snow. Her Face Said It All.

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Snow has settled over the yard, and Harold and Ruth have decided their cat simply has to see it. They stand shoulder to shoulder behind an old wood-framed window, Ruth in a soft oatmeal cardigan and Harold in a blue flannel shirt, holding Saffron up to the glass like a prized exhibit. The ruddy Abyssinian, all copper fur and tall ears, gazes out with wide amber eyes, front paws resting on Harold's hand. Both grandparents are grinning as though they are the ones seeing snow for the first time.

Abyssinians are famously curious, energetic cats, often described as busybodies who want to inspect everything their people are doing. Windows are a big part of that. A good view gives indoor cats a steady supply of birds, falling leaves, and, in winter, drifting flakes to track, which helps keep an active mind busy. A sturdy perch or cat tree near a sunny window is an easy way to offer that entertainment every day. Just make sure screens are secure and that the spot isn't right beside a drafty pane or a hot radiator, since cats will happily lounge somewhere less comfortable than it looks.

There is something wonderful about a couple who has seen decades of winters still wanting to share this one with their cat. Saffron may not be sure what all the white fluff is, but she seems certain of one thing: she is right where she belongs, held up between the two people who love her most.

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