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Snow Covered the Whole Yard Overnight. Grandma Lifted Marmalade for a Look.

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Outside the old wood-framed window, snow blankets the yard, the fence and the evergreen trees. Inside, Grandma Hazel holds Marmalade up so he can get the full view. She wears a sage quilted vest over a dark sweater, white hair pinned back, with a contented smile. Marmalade is resting one paw on the windowsill, golden eyes wide and whiskers forward, completely absorbed in the bright winter world beyond the glass. Sunlight glints off the snow and warms the cat's orange coat until it practically glows.

Window watching is a favorite pastime for many indoor cats. Moving birds, falling snow and passing squirrels give them mental stimulation without the risks of going outside. Some owners call it cat television. A secure window perch or a sturdy shelf near a sunny window can make this a daily treat. In winter, check that windows are closed securely and that screens are in good shape, since cats can push through loose ones. Keep an eye out for cold drafts too, especially for older cats who may feel the chill more. A soft blanket on the perch makes it even more inviting.

Sharing simple moments like this is part of what makes pets such good company. Watching snow fall is peaceful on its own, and watching a cat discover it adds a touch of wonder.

Marmalade may never step a paw into that cold white yard, and that is just fine with him. The view from Hazel's arms is better anyway.

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