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Grandma Went Out to Gather Pumpkins. Her Cat Took Charge of the Tour.

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Autumn has taken over the garden, with pumpkins tucked among withered vines and fallen leaves crunching underfoot. Grandma Hazel strolls along in a cream quilted vest, green sweater and jeans, her long white hair loose around her shoulders and a gentle smile on her face. Out front, Marmalade has taken the lead, his thick orange coat fluffed up against the chill, golden eyes looking off as if he is surveying his domain. A sack of picked pumpkins sits nearby, along with a watering can, a bale of straw and stacks of terra cotta pots.

Fall is a lovely season to spend time outside with pets, but it brings a few hazards. Decorative gourds and pumpkins are usually not a big threat, but rotting ones can grow mold that is not good for animals to eat. Many cats are also drawn to warm hiding spots as the weather cools, including garages and engine compartments, so a quick check before starting a vehicle can prevent a tragedy. Antifreeze, rodent bait and certain fall plants are dangerous for pets. Outdoor cats benefit from a warm shelter, fresh water and a microchip with updated contact information.

Cats are natural explorers, and a garden full of new smells, rustling leaves and strange round objects is a feast for their curiosity.

Marmalade may not be choosing pumpkins, but he is certainly deciding the route. Hazel seems happy to follow wherever he goes.

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