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A smiling white-haired grandmother holds a Siamese cat up to a window, its paw pressed to the glass as snow falls outside. 35 / 36

The First Snow Started Falling, and Grandma Edie Knew Miso Had to See It

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Snow is drifting down over the pines outside, and Grandma Edie has lifted Miso right up to the window for a better look. The Siamese stands tall in her arms, one dark paw pressed flat against the frosty glass and her vivid blue eyes wide with fascination. Edie holds her steady around the middle, smiling softly in her olive quilted vest and gray sweater, her white hair swept up in a loose knot. Behind them, the little room is warm and full of life, with a plaid blanket on a chair, a basket of yarn, photos pinned to the wall, potted plants on the sill, and a pair of glasses resting on a book.

Many indoor cats love watching the world through a window. Falling snow, birds, and blowing leaves provide what is often called cat TV, a simple and healthy kind of mental stimulation. A sturdy window perch or a cleared sill gives a cat a comfortable spot to watch on its own. In winter, check that windows close securely and that no drafts make the spot too cold. Some cats can become frustrated if they see outdoor cats or wildlife they cannot reach, so watch for tail lashing or chattering and offer playtime with a toy afterward.

Miso may never step out into that snow, and she probably does not want to. Watching it from a warm pair of arms is the perfect winter view, and Edie seems just as happy to share it with her.

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