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Grandpa Held Pebble Up to the Window to Watch the Snow

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Snow falls blue and silver in the dark outside the window as Grandpa lifts Pebble up for a better view, his face warm with a gentle smile. Pebble hangs relaxed in his hands, her round gray face turned toward the glass with big amber eyes. A lamp glows in the corner behind them, and the cozy room is filled with books and blankets.

His cable-knit cardigan looks soft and heavy, and the light from the lamp catches the gray in his beard. Pebble's paws dangle in the air as though she has done this a hundred times and has no complaints.

Many cats love watching the world from a window, and snow is a special treat. If you lift a cat, support her chest and her back legs, since a dangling cat can feel insecure, and be ready to set her down when she wants. Exotic Shorthairs are sturdy but flat-faced, so avoid squeezing them near the chest or face. A window perch with a warm blanket makes a comfortable spot for snow watching, and keeping the window closed and the screen secure keeps her safe. Ask your vet if you have questions about handling.

The snow will keep falling, and the two of them will keep watching. Some nights are made for quiet wonder. The street lamps glow and the flakes keep drifting past, and neither of them seems in any hurry to look away. A snowy night looks even softer from inside a warm room.

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