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The First Snow Started Falling. Ruth and Harold Wanted Saffron to See It.

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Snow is drifting past the old wooden window frame, settling on the sill and dusting the garden beyond. Inside, Ruth and Harold have pressed close to the glass, cheeks nearly touching, holding Saffron up so she can see the winter scene. Ruth, in a cream cardigan with her glasses perched on her curly silver hair, smiles gently, and Harold, in a red plaid flannel, beams behind his glasses. Saffron stands with her front paws planted on the window frame, her large ears alert and her golden-green eyes wide, taking in the falling flakes with intense fascination. A cluttered windowsill holds a teacup, tissues, and crafting odds and ends.

Window watching is a beloved pastime for many indoor cats, and moving things like falling snow, birds, or leaves can be very engaging. Providing a sturdy window perch or a clear spot on a sill gives cats a safe place to watch the outdoors, which is a simple form of enrichment. Abyssinians, with their curious and observant nature, often especially enjoy having a view. During cold weather, keep cats away from drafty windows for long periods and make sure they have warm spots to retreat to. Space heaters and fireplaces should be well guarded so a curious cat does not get too close.

Saffron seems mesmerized, as if every snowflake is something she needs to investigate. Ruth and Harold look just as delighted watching her watch the snow.

Some winter days are best enjoyed from the inside, warm and close, with your favorite people and a front-row view.

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