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Silver tabby kitten with folded ears in a tiny cowboy hat, red gingham bandana and fringed denim vest on porch steps. 7 / 25

The Smallest Cowboy in Town Just Rode Up to the Porch Steps

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Saddle up, partner. A round-faced silver tabby kitten sits on the wooden porch steps dressed as the smallest cowboy in town. A brown felt hat sits tipped over one ear, a red-and-black gingham bandana is knotted at the neck, and a fringed denim vest drapes over the shoulders. Big golden eyes stare straight ahead with a look of total seriousness, as if ready to round up the neighborhood mice. Behind the little wrangler, jack-o'-lanterns and small pumpkins line the porch, and a pot of orange mums brightens the corner by the railing.

That rounded face and those soft, folded-looking ears are reminiscent of the Scottish Fold, a breed known for its owl-like appearance and gentle, adaptable temperament. The ear fold comes from a genetic trait that also affects cartilage elsewhere in the body, and some Folds can develop joint stiffness or pain. Owners are encouraged to watch for reluctance to jump, a stiff walk or a sore tail, and to talk to their vet about joint health. Like any kitten, this one should only wear a costume briefly and comfortably, with nothing tight around the neck and no small parts to chew.

Even if the hat comes off two seconds after the photo, this little cowpoke has already won the costume contest. Yeehaw, and happy Halloween. A treat afterward will surely seal the deal for this little cowpoke.

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