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Ruth and Harold Grabbed Their Shovels. Saffron Saw the Snowbank Differently.

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Fresh snow has piled high along the driveway, and Ruth and Harold are bundled up and digging out. Harold wears a green knit beanie and a navy puffer coat, grinning as he pushes a black shovel through the powder. Ruth, in a black hat, a pink scarf, and a brown jacket, leans into her red shovel with a cheerful smile. In the foreground, Saffron has claimed the snowbank, front paws planted in the fluffy white drift, ears swiveled forward and golden eyes wide, looking like she is about to pounce on a snowflake. Flakes cling to her ticked coat as the gray winter yard stretches out behind them.

Some cats are surprisingly curious about snow, while others want nothing to do with it. Abyssinians have a short, fine coat without much insulation, so they can get cold quickly in winter weather. If your cat goes out in the snow, keep the outing short and supervised, and bring them in to warm up and dry off. Wipe their paws afterward, since de-icing salts can irritate pads and be harmful if licked. Antifreeze is especially dangerous; it tastes sweet to animals and is highly toxic, so any spills in garages or driveways should be cleaned up right away.

Saffron looks utterly thrilled with this strange cold fluff, and Ruth and Harold look thrilled to have an entertaining companion while they work.

Once the driveway is clear, all three will head inside for warm drinks, a cozy blanket, and maybe a heated spot by the window.

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