Browse ›
A smiling elderly man in a brown cardigan holds a blue point Ragdoll cat up to a window overlooking a snowy backyard. 22 / 34

Misty Had Never Seen Snow Before. Grandpa Wen Lifted Her Up to the Window.

AI imageragdoll catsnowwinter window

Snow blankets the backyard outside, bare branches sparkle with frost, and Grandpa Wen has brought Misty right up to the glass for a look. He holds her securely under her front legs and hindquarters, his brown cable-knit cardigan pulled snug, beaming as if he's sharing the best surprise in the world. Misty turns her head toward the window, blue eyes wide and ears forward, studying the strange white landscape with great curiosity. A houseplant peeks in from the sill and winter sunlight floods the scene.

Windows are a huge source of entertainment for indoor cats. Watching birds, falling snow, leaves, and passing squirrels offers mental stimulation, and many cats spend hours at a favorite sill. A sturdy window perch or a cat tree placed near a sunny window can make that habit even more comfortable. Ragdolls have a semi-long, silky coat, but it isn't as dense as some cold-climate breeds' coats, and they're best kept as indoor cats, especially in winter. Cold weather brings particular hazards, including antifreeze, which is highly toxic and sweet-tasting to pets, and de-icing salts that can irritate paws. Cats sometimes also seek warmth under car hoods in cold weather, so a quick knock on the hood before starting the engine is a good habit for anyone with outdoor cats in the neighborhood.

Sharing a snowy view with a pet is one of the cozy pleasures of winter. It costs nothing and creates a small, warm memory on a cold day.

Misty may never ask to go out in it, but she's definitely impressed. Grandpa Wen will probably find her back at this window all afternoon.

More from this collection

All 34 →
An elderly man in a brown sweater vest holds a blue point Ragdoll cat swaddled in a cream knit blanket near a rainy window.The Rain Caught Grandpa Wen and Misty Halfway Home. He Knew Just What to Do.A smiling elderly man brushes a fluffy blue point Ragdoll cat with a small pink brush on wooden back steps at dusk.Grandpa Wen Brought Out the Little Pink Brush. Misty Was Ready in Seconds.
An elderly man in a brown sweater rakes autumn leaves as a fluffy Ragdoll cat leaps playfully toward the leaf pile.Everyone Says Ragdolls Are Calm Cats. Misty Saw the Leaf Pile Anyway.An elderly man arranges cookie dough balls on a baking sheet as a fluffy Ragdoll cat sits on the floury counter beside him.Grandpa Wen Rolled Out Two Dozen Cookies. Misty Wanted a Job in the Bakery.An elderly man in a brown argyle sweater holds a bamboo fishing pole on a wooden dock with a fluffy Ragdoll cat beside him.Grandpa Wen Took His Old Bamboo Pole to the Dock. Misty Came Along to Supervise.A smiling elderly man crouches on a lawn after tossing a yellow ball as a fluffy blue point Ragdoll cat watches it bounce.Grandpa Wen Tried to Play Fetch With a Cat. Misty Took It Very Seriously.