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The First Real Snow Fell Overnight. Grandma Lifted Frost Up to See It.

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Snow has transformed the street outside into a quiet white world, and Grandma Edie wants to share the view. She holds Frost up against the window with both arms, his fluffy hind legs dangling and his front paws resting over her hand. His ear tufts point up like little paintbrushes, and he gazes out at the snow-dusted rooftops with wide, curious eyes. Edie smiles toward him, cheek almost touching his silky fur, wearing a cable-knit sweater under a teal vest. The pale winter sky glows behind bare branches.

Window watching is one of the simplest and best forms of enrichment for indoor cats. Birds, falling snow, blowing leaves, and passing neighbors give a cat plenty to look at and think about. A sturdy window perch or a cat tree placed near the glass lets them enjoy the show on their own schedule. When lifting a large cat like a Norwegian Forest Cat, support both the chest and the hindquarters so their weight is evenly held, and let them down gently if they start to wriggle. Many cats prefer to have their feet on something solid.

Frost seems to tolerate the lift for the sake of the scenery. Those tufted ears and that thick winter coat make him look like he was born for exactly this kind of weather, even if he would rather watch it from indoors.

Some snowfalls are worth a closer look, especially when you can share them with a warm, fluffy friend.

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