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An older woman in a floral apron rakes autumn leaves on a walkway as a grey Sphynx cat bounds through the leaves toward her. 17 / 39

Rosa Grabbed the Rake to Clear the Walkway. Chispa Saw a Playground.

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The maple out front has dropped a carpet of red, orange, and gold across the walkway, and Abuela Rosa has her wooden rake in hand, ready to tackle it. She's bundled in a green sweater under her apron, glasses perched on her nose, smiling down at the commotion at her feet. Chispa is mid-bound through the leaves, front paws reaching, ears flattened back with excitement, eyes wide and playful. A white picket fence, pots of flowers, a wicker basket, and a welcome mat frame the little front yard in the soft glow of an autumn afternoon.

Crunchy, rustling leaves practically beg to be pounced on, and many cats can't resist. Outdoors, though, a Sphynx needs a little more protection than a furry cat. Their bare skin is more sensitive to cold, scratches, and sun, so outdoor time works best when it's brief, supervised, and on milder days, ideally in an enclosed yard or on a harness. Leaf piles can also hide sticks, burrs, and insects, and fall is still tick season in many places, so a quick check of the skin afterward is wise. Indoors, a pile of crinkly paper or a few clean leaves in a box can offer the same thrill safely.

Rosa's raking is going to take a while longer at this rate. Judging by her smile, that's not a problem at all.

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