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A Little Halloween Parade Passed the Window. The Kitten Turned Around.

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Out on the sidewalk, a little parade is passing by: a child in a white ghost sheet, another dressed as a round orange pumpkin, a small blue dragon, and a grown-up carrying a candy bag. Pumpkins line the porches across the street under a cloudy autumn sky. Inside, perched on the wide wooden sill of a bay window, a fluffy white kitten has turned away from the parade to glance back into the room, amber eyes soft and a little uncertain. Knit blankets, a coffee cup, a potted plant, and a small pumpkin share the cozy window nook with her.

Halloween can be an overwhelming night for pets, with doorbells, knocking, unfamiliar voices, and strange shapes passing outside. Cats show stress in subtle ways, such as hiding, crouching low, flattening their ears, a twitching tail, dilated pupils, or suddenly refusing food. Keeping their normal routine for meals and play helps a lot, as does making sure they have a quiet room and plenty of hiding spots away from the front door. Some owners also find that a covered bed or a familiar blanket provides comfort. If your cat seems unusually anxious during holidays, your vet can talk through other ways to help.

This kitten appears to be handling things well so far, enjoying the costumes from the safety of her window. If it gets too noisy, her blankets are only a step away.

The best seat for a Halloween parade turns out to be indoors, warm, and right next to the glass.

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