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A fluffy blue point Siamese-type cat sits in light snow beside a wooden fence, curled protectively around four yellow chicks. 32 / 36

Fresh Snow Fell by the Old Fence, and a Fluffy Cat Made a Ring With Her Tail

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A light dusting of snow covers the ground by a weathered wooden fence, and the air looks crisp enough to see your breath. In the middle of it all sits a fluffy blue point cat, her pale coat shading to smoky grey on her face, paws, and tail. She has curled her body and tail into a protective ring, and inside it four yellow chicks huddle close against her chest and legs. Her blue eyes look down at them with calm attention. A few dry leaves and bare branches poke through the snow, and her fur sparkles with tiny flakes.

Winter brings a few specific dangers for cats, especially those that spend any time outdoors. Cats may crawl into warm car engines on cold days, so tapping the hood or honking before starting the car gives a hidden cat a chance to escape. Antifreeze has a sweet taste and is highly toxic to pets even in small amounts, so spills should be cleaned up right away and containers stored securely. De-icing salts can irritate paws, which is why wiping feet after time outside is a good habit. Indoor cats appreciate warm beds away from drafts, and community cats benefit from insulated shelters lined with straw rather than blankets, which can hold moisture.

Out here, though, one devoted cat has turned herself into the warmest shelter in the snow. With a friend like her, even the coldest morning feels a little less chilly.

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