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Grandpa Shoveled the Driveway While Pebble Patted the Snow

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Grandpa crouches on the driveway with a black snow shovel, a patient, happy look on his face, while Pebble paws at a fresh drift beside him. Her round gray face is bright with curiosity and her front paw is lifted, ready to swat. The siding of the house and a dusting of snow on a distant bush frame the cold, quiet morning.

His olive cardigan and glasses look warm, though the cold has surely turned his cheeks pink. Pebble's plush coat looks silvery against the snow, and her golden eyes follow every flake.

Snow play can be fun for a cat, but winter weather calls for care. The Exotic Shorthair's short, dense coat holds warmth well, but cats still get cold, so outings should be brief and supervised. De-icing salt and chemicals can irritate paws and cause stomach upset if licked, so wipe her feet afterward. Keep her away from antifreeze, which is extremely dangerous to pets, and use a harness near roads. If she seems cold, shivery, or hesitant to walk, take her inside and ask your vet about winter care.

The driveway will be clear soon, and Pebble will have a little more snow to inspect. A warm towel and a quiet nap will follow. Later there will be hot cocoa for him and a warm lap for her, and the snow will keep falling on the clean driveway. Winter mornings do not get much cozier than this.

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