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A Tuxedo Cat Wanted Some Quiet Shade Under the Apple Tree. That Didn't Last.

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Under the low branches of an apple tree, with small green fruit hanging overhead, a black and white tuxedo cat has settled into the dry leaves for some shade. His crisp white bib and white mittens look freshly laundered, and his green eyes are calm and watchful. Four yellow chicks crowd around him. One sits tucked between his front legs, while three more huddle in a fluffy line along his side. A wooden fence, a warm porch light, and a clay flower pot in the background give the yard a quiet, early-evening glow.

Tuxedo is a nickname for a coat pattern, not a breed. It describes a mostly black cat with white on the chest, paws, and sometimes the face, which looks a bit like formal evening wear. Bicolor cats like this can be found among many breeds and plenty of mixed-breed house cats, and their personalities vary as widely as any other group. Shade matters to animals on warm days, too. Cats usually find cool spots on their own, but outdoor pets and backyard flocks should always have access to shade and fresh water when the sun is strong. Young chicks in particular can overheat or chill easily, which is why keepers watch their temperature so closely.

Here, the only plan seems to be waiting out the heat together. A dapper cat, a handful of fluff, and an apple tree overhead make a fine little picnic of their own.

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