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The First Snow Came Down Overnight. Earl Couldn't Wait to Show Pearl.

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Snow is falling thick and fast outside, coating the trees and piling along the window ledge, and Earl wanted to make sure Pearl did not miss it. He holds her up to the frosty glass with both hands, her fluffy white body stretched long and her front paws dangling. Pearl's golden eyes are wide, her ears are perked, and she looks almost puzzled, as if trying to figure out why the whole world has suddenly turned the same color she is. Earl watches her rather than the snow, his weathered face softened by a quiet, fond smile.

Indoor cats often find winter weather endlessly entertaining from behind a window. Falling flakes move unpredictably, which taps into a cat's natural instinct to watch and track motion. A window perch or a sturdy shelf by the glass lets them enjoy the view on their own schedule. Cold weather does call for a few precautions. Cats that go outside can get chilled quickly, and antifreeze and de-icing salts can be dangerous if licked from paws, so wipe feet after any outdoor time. Some cats also like to curl up near car engines for warmth, so a quick tap on the hood before starting a vehicle in winter is a kind habit.

Pearl may never decide what she thinks of snow, but she seems to like this way of seeing it: warm, safe, and held by someone who wanted to share the moment with her.

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