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The Red Tabby Pulled the Bunny Close in the Cold

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A flat-faced red tabby has wrapped herself around a peach-colored lop-eared bunny on a patchy bed of snow, holding her close with one plump paw. The cat's golden-orange eyes have a gentle, slightly grumpy look that is characteristic of the breed, while the bunny rests her cheek against her friend with ears flopping. Behind them are a weathered wooden fence and bare winter branches, and dry leaves poke through the white ground. Even with the cold, the two look surprisingly content.

Exotic Shorthairs have a dense, plush coat that gives them an extra layer of insulation, but that does not make any cat a winter animal. Cats and rabbits can both get chilled, and their paws and ears are the first to feel the cold. A short supervised trip in the snow is one thing, while long periods outside are another. After any outing, dry them gently with a towel and offer a warm resting place. Rabbits kept outdoors in winter need a well-insulated, dry hutch with plenty of bedding, so talk to your vet about what is right for your climate.

It is a sweet picture of protection, whether or not the cat knows it. The two of them look like they are holding a quiet conversation about warmth, and the answer is clearly each other. It is a small reminder that warmth can come from something as simple as a friend.

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