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Ruth Went Out to Pick Pumpkins. Pebble Decided Where They Were Going.

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The vines have withered and the leaves have gone brown, which leaves the pumpkins glowing like little lanterns all over the garden. Ruth has come out in her green quilted vest over a blue plaid shirt to pick out a few for the porch. She hasn't gotten far, though, because Pebble has planted himself right in her path. The grey Scottish Fold strolls along at her knees, tail swishing, nose pointed toward something interesting in the dirt. Ruth looks down at him with a wide, amused smile. Behind them, a watering can sits forgotten near the fence, and orange pumpkins of every size dot the rows.

Fall gardens are full of new smells for an outdoor-curious cat, but they come with a few hazards. Some garden plants and bulbs are toxic to cats, and compost piles can hold moldy food that causes stomach trouble. Pumpkin itself is generally safe in small amounts when plain and cooked, which is why some vets suggest it for mild digestive support, though it's always smart to ask your vet first. If your cat joins you outside, supervision, a harness, or a secure garden area helps keep them safe from traffic and wildlife. Many indoor cats enjoy a short supervised visit like this as a change of scenery.

Ruth will pick her pumpkins eventually. For now, Pebble is setting the pace, and it is a slow, sniff-every-vine sort of pace that suits an autumn afternoon perfectly.

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