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The Pumpkins Were Almost Ready to Pick. Rosa Was Holding Her Favorite Harvest Already.

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Bright orange pumpkins peek out from a tangle of drying vines, and the garden has that late-season look of a harvest nearly ready. Abuela Rosa stands in the middle of it all in a denim shirt and blue-flowered apron, glasses slipping down her nose, smiling tenderly at the cat in her arms. Chispa rests securely in the crook of Rosa's elbow, front paws dangling, wrinkled face turned to the side, ears wide, her big golden eyes taking in the scattered pumpkins, wilting leaves, and pots lined up along the house. A fence and a few garden tools frame the cozy backyard patch.

Fall gardens and holiday decorations bring a few seasonal reminders for cat owners. Plain pumpkin isn't toxic to cats, and some vets suggest small amounts of plain, cooked pumpkin for certain digestive issues, but it's best to ask before adding it to a cat's diet. Carved jack-o'-lanterns can mold quickly, and candles inside them pose a burn and fire risk, especially for curious cats. Decorative corn, dried leaves, and fake cobwebs can also be chewed or swallowed. With a Sphynx, autumn's cooler air is another reason to keep outdoor visits short and to have a warm sweater or blanket on hand.

The pumpkins will soon be picked and carried inside. For now, Rosa is enjoying the patch with her favorite little companion, warm and safe in her arms.

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