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Slate Gets a Front-Row Seat to the First Snow of the Year

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Grandpa lifts Slate gently up to the window sill, one hand under her chest and the other steadying her back, and both of them look out at a yard dusted white. The fence, the bare branches, and a patio chair all wear a thin coat of snow. Slate's ears are tall and her eyes are locked on the world outside, while Grandpa watches her face with a warm, crinkled smile.

The yard outside looks hushed, with a weathered wooden fence, a patio chair, and bare trees under a pale sky. Slate's pupils are wide and her whiskers point forward, a classic sign of a cat paying very close attention. Grandpa's glasses and warm sweater suggest he has been up a while, and he looks as pleased as she does.

Window time is some of the best free entertainment a cat can get. Birds, falling flakes, and drifting leaves all trigger her natural curiosity, and a safe perch lets her enjoy it indoors. If you lift a cat, support her chest and hindquarters so she feels secure instead of dangling, and let her down if she squirms. In winter, a window can feel chilly, so a folded blanket on the sill gives a warmer seat. It is also wise to make sure the window is closed and the screen is secure, since cats can leap at things they see outside. Indoor cats tend to stay safer from cold weather and cars.

Snow is a quiet kind of television, and the two of them are watching it together.

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