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An elderly man in red flannel rakes autumn leaves as a fluffy seal point Ragdoll cat leaps through the air into the pile. 19 / 25

Grandpa Harold Finally Got Every Leaf Into One Pile. Then Pudding Got a Running Start.

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So much for a tidy front walk. Grandpa Harold had just gathered the autumn leaves into a nice neat pile when Pudding came flying. The Ragdoll is caught mid-leap, fluffy tail streaming behind her, front paws reaching for the leaves, golden and brown ones swirling around her in the air. Her blue eyes are wide with pure joy. Harold, in his red plaid flannel and khakis, holds his rake and smiles down at her with the look of a man who saw this coming and doesn't mind one bit. A gray watering can, potted plants, and the front door wait behind them.

Despite their mellow reputation, many Ragdolls have a wonderfully playful side, and the breed tends to stay kittenish well into adulthood. Rustling leaves trigger a cat's natural pouncing instincts, making a pile like this irresistible. Outdoor leaf play should always be supervised, and it's worth checking piles for sticks, thorns, or hidden critters before letting your cat dive in. Afterward, run a comb through long fur, since bits of leaf and seed love to tangle in a Ragdoll's coat. Indoors, a crinkly tunnel or a few paper balls can give your cat the same pouncing thrill year-round.

Harold will have to rake that pile again, and probably again after that. But the leaves aren't going anywhere, and moments like this one are worth every extra pass with the rake. Fall is better with a flying Ragdoll.

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