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Otis Held Clementine Up So She Could See the First Snow

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Snow is drifting down past the frosty window, and Otis has lifted Clementine up so she can see it properly. He wears a chunky green cardigan, and his face is turned up toward her with a warm, amused smile. She stands on her hind legs against his shoulder, calico paws braced on his arm, ears forward, eyes fixed on the white world outside. Beyond the glass, a neighbor's roof wears a thick white cap and bare trees fade into the gray sky. Inside, the curtains hang soft and a blanket lies folded over a chair, so the room feels as warm as the yard looks cold.

Window watching is one of a cat's favorite hobbies. Falling snow, birds, and shifting shadows give indoor cats plenty of entertainment, and a safe perch near a window can enrich their day. It is a good idea to make sure screens and windows are secure, since a cat excited by a bird can lunge at the glass. Cold windows can also chill a cat who sits close for a long time, so a soft blanket or bed on the sill helps keep her comfortable. If you pick her up to look outside, support her chest and hind legs and let her settle on her own terms. If a cat seems stressed by what she sees outside, a curtain or a different perch can help her relax.

Otis seems almost as taken with the view as she is. The snow keeps falling, the house stays warm, and neither of them is in any hurry to look away.

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