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Grandpa Ken Went Out to Check on the Pumpkins. Yuki Walked Every Row With Him.

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Fall has transformed the backyard garden into a patch of orange and gold. Plump pumpkins, both orange and white, sit tucked among tangled vines, dry leaves, and straw. Grandpa Ken walks slowly between the rows in a navy and tan argyle sweater vest over a gray shirt, his glasses perched on his nose and a soft smile on his face as he looks down. Right beside his legs is Yuki, her pale snow Bengal coat patterned with toffee-colored spots. She glances up at the camera with bright blue eyes and whiskers forward, clearly enjoying her role as garden escort.

Fall gardens are full of interesting smells and textures for curious cats, but they also come with some seasonal hazards. Raw pumpkin stems and leaves are tough and not meant for nibbling, and decorative gourds can grow mold as they age. Other common autumn items, like mums, which can make pets sick, and scented candles in jack-o'-lanterns, deserve caution too. Bengals in particular are adventurous explorers, so supervision outdoors is wise. Keeping garden chemicals and tools put away, and checking your cat for burrs or ticks after time outside, helps keep these fall strolls safe and fun.

The pumpkins will soon be carved, baked, or set on the porch steps. For now, Ken and Yuki are simply enjoying a slow walk together, soaking up the crisp autumn air and the joy of a garden that did its job.

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