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The First Snow Started Falling. Grandma Ruth Knew Copper Had to See It.

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Snow is drifting down outside the tall window, coating the garden in white and dusting the bare branches beyond the fence. Grandma Ruth holds Copper up against her shoulder so he can see it all, her cheek close to his warm, ticked coat and her face lit with a gentle smile. Copper lets his front paws dangle over her arm and stares out with intense focus, his large ears pointed forward and his slender body stretched long. A potted plant sits on the sill outside, slowly gathering snow, and the room behind them glows with soft lamplight.

Abyssinians are a short-haired breed with a fine, close-lying coat, so they don't have the heavy insulation of long-haired cold-weather breeds. Most do best as indoor cats, especially in winter, where they can enjoy the snowy scenery from somewhere warm. Window perches, heated cat beds, and sunny spots can help keep them cozy. Abyssinians are also very active and curious, and watching birds, falling leaves, or snowflakes through the glass provides valuable mental stimulation. A bird feeder placed within sight of a window can turn any day into a show.

Copper seems mesmerized by the dancing flakes, and Ruth is clearly enjoying his wonder as much as the snow itself. It's a small moment, but the kind that makes a winter afternoon feel magical.

Snow days are best spent inside, warm and close, watching the world turn white together.

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