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Fluffy brown tabby kitten with tufted ears sitting among warty gourds, pumpkins and dried corn stalks on a porch. 23 / 25

Gourds, Squash and Corn Stalks on the Porch, and Something Hiding Among Them

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Dried corn stalks rustle against the side of the house, and tucked among them is a fluffy brown tabby kitten with tiger-like stripes and tufts on the tips of her ears. She sits on the wooden porch boards surrounded by a harvest bounty: bumpy green and tan gourds, little orange pumpkins and a few heirloom squash with warty skins. Her eyes are narrowed in the soft light, ears turned toward a sound somewhere down the street. Behind her, a pile of pumpkins sits near the door, a pair of work gloves rests on the boards and a blue bucket overflows with leaves.

Those ear tufts and that thick, shaggy coat are reminiscent of the Maine Coon, one of the largest domestic cat breeds. Maine Coon kittens grow slowly and may not reach their full size for several years, eventually becoming big, gentle cats often called gentle giants. They are generally friendly, playful and good with families. Their long fur needs regular brushing, especially as it fills in. Decorative gourds and corn stalks are not considered especially toxic, but they can harbor mold as they age, and chewing on dry husks may upset a kitten's stomach, so keep an eye on any nibbling.

Camouflaged in her autumn hideout, this little tabby blends right in with the harvest. If you look closely, the cutest thing on the porch is not a pumpkin at all.

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