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Nora Shoveled the Driveway While Maple Claimed the Biggest Snowbank

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Fresh snow covers the driveway, and Nora is working her way through it with a blue shovel. Her cream cardigan and black gloves keep her warm, and her gaze is focused on the path ahead. Right next to her, Maple the Maine Coon crouches in the snowbank with her front paws buried and her whiskers dusted white, looking at the snow as if it might move. Her thick, shaggy coat suits the cold. A fence, a garage door and a house with a glowing window rest in the gray winter light.

Maine Coons were developed in the cold winters of the northeastern US, and their dense, water-resistant coats and tufted paws help them in snow. Even so, a cat should never be left out in freezing weather for long. Frostbite can affect ears, tails and paw pads, so keep outings short and watch for signs she is cold. Wipe her paws afterward, because road salt and de-icers can irritate skin and are harmful if licked. Antifreeze is highly toxic, so keep her away from puddles near cars. Check ice-covered areas for slips. A warm towel and a cozy bed ready indoors make coming back from the cold a pleasure.

Nora shovels a bit more and then pauses to watch the cat. Maple leaps, lands and disappears in a puff of white. The driveway can wait a moment. Snow days are rarely about clearing paths alone, and it helps to have a friend who sees them as the best playground.

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