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Grandpa Took a Walk Through the Pumpkin Patch. Pepper Insisted on Riding Along.

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Orange pumpkins are scattered among dried vines and fallen leaves, and Grandpa Kenji is taking a slow stroll through his backyard patch. He wears a tan V-neck sweater over a denim shirt, glasses low on his nose, and he is smiling down at the cat cradled in his arms. Pepper, his black Devon Rex, clings to his chest with her wavy fur glinting, enormous ears flared and golden eyes wide as she takes in the autumn scenery. Behind them, a porch is lined with potted plants, and a cloudy sky gives the afternoon a crisp, cool feeling.

Devon Rex cats have a fine, thin coat that offers less insulation than many breeds, so they can feel cold more easily. That makes them good candidates for indoor living and short, supervised outdoor visits on mild days, especially in fall. Carrying a cat outside is sweet, but a harness and leash are safer, since a startled cat can leap from your arms. Fall brings a few hazards to watch for: decorative corn, moldy pumpkins and some seasonal plants can upset a cat's stomach, and Halloween candy, especially chocolate, should always stay out of reach.

Strolling through a pumpkin patch is a favorite autumn tradition. Gentle walks like this offer older adults fresh air and seasonal cheer, and a cuddly companion makes it more fun.

Pepper is not choosing a pumpkin today, but she is enjoying the tour from the best seat in the garden. Kenji does not mind being her ride.

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