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Grandpa Harold Went Out to Shovel the Driveway. Pudding Turned It Into a Game.

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Fresh snow means work for Grandpa Harold and pure entertainment for Pudding. In the blue light of a winter evening, he bends over his shovel in a heavy red plaid jacket and work gloves, scraping a path down the driveway. Pudding has abandoned all dignity and is hip-deep in the snowbank beside him, front paws spread, fluffy tail held high, crystals clinging to her long cream fur. Her blue eyes are bright with mischief, as if daring him to toss the next shovelful her way. A porch light glows by the door, and snow piles high along the wooden fence.

Some cats are surprisingly fond of snow, and a Ragdoll's thick, silky coat offers decent insulation for a short romp. Still, cold weather calls for caution. Keep snow play brief and supervised, and bring your cat inside if they start lifting paws or shivering. Snow can ball up between toe fur, so check and gently dry paws afterward. De-icing salts and chemicals can irritate pads and are harmful if licked off, and antifreeze is extremely toxic, even in small amounts, so wipe paws and clean up any spills right away. Older cats or those with health issues are best kept warm indoors when temperatures drop.

Harold might not finish the driveway any faster with Pudding on the job, but he'll certainly enjoy it more. Shoveling snow is a chore. Shoveling snow while a fluffy cat pounces beside you is a winter memory.

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