A Devon Rex Frowned at Four Ducklings Who Landed in Her Leaf Pile
Crunchy orange and brown leaves cover the ground, and a cream Devon Rex sits upright in the middle of them, looking down with a doubtful, thoughtful frown. Four ducklings gather around her, three in front and one at the edge, each a little ball of bright yellow fluff with a tiny orange bill. The cat's big ears, wavy coat and rounded face give her the look of a small, concerned professor. Behind them, a pair of boots, a flowerpot of herbs and a doormat sit near the shed door, while a few leaves drift across the stones.
Devon Rex cats are playful, people-focused cats with short, wavy coats and large ears, and many of them are quite curious and sociable. Their short fur offers little insulation, so they feel the cold easily. Ducklings in cool autumn air also need warmth, because they cannot regulate their body temperature well when very young. Time outside should be short, supervised and on dry ground. If your cat shows too much interest in baby birds, give her a quieter, separate space, and ask your vet for help with introductions.
The cat's expression asks a very reasonable question about what the ducklings are doing in her leaf pile. The ducklings do not seem worried about the answer, and they are happy to keep splashing through the crunchy autumn leaves.
