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The First Snow of the Year Started Falling. Grandma Lifted Saffron to the Glass.

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Snow is coming down thick and soft beyond the old wooden window frame, frosting the pines and blurring the yard into white. Grandma Ruth has scooped up Saffron and is holding him close to the glass so he can see it properly. The ruddy Abyssinian stretches upright in her hands, ears tall and eyes fixed on the drifting flakes, while Ruth watches him with a tender, amused smile. The windowsill is a happy jumble of winter comforts: a mug of cocoa with a spoon, a box of tissues, a pair of glasses, folded wool socks, and a little potted plant trying its best in the pale light.

Windows are endlessly entertaining for indoor cats, and a falling snow is a whole new show of movement to track. Setting up a secure window perch or keeping a sturdy shelf clear near a favorite window gives a cat safe daily entertainment, sometimes called cat television. In winter, it helps to check for cold drafts around old frames and make sure your cat has a warm bed nearby. Abyssinians, with their short, fine coats, often seek out cozy, sunny spots. If you have houseplants on the sill, double-check that they are safe for cats, since some common plants can be harmful if chewed, and ask your vet if you are unsure.

Saffron will probably press his nose to the cold glass, leave a little smudge, and then decide snow is best appreciated from a warm lap. Ruth is already counting on it.

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