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Two Black Felt Wings Spread Wide, and a Very Small Calico Sat Between Them

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Two black felt wings stretch out from a soft collar, scalloped at the edges like a real bat's, and between them sits a very small calico. Her patchwork coat of ginger, black, and white peeks out all around the costume, her wispy whiskers fan out in every direction, and her amber eyes are wide open with a look of earnest surprise. Behind her, the porch is set for the season with a jack-o'-lantern, white and orange pumpkins, a pot of rusty mums, fake cobwebs draped over the railing, and a plaid blanket tossed over a chair.

Bats are a beloved Halloween symbol, and in real life they're fascinating, helpful animals that eat huge numbers of insects. They're also one of the wildlife species that can carry rabies, which is a good reminder of why rabies vaccination matters for pets. Even indoor cats can encounter a bat that slips into a house, and cats are natural hunters that may try to catch one. Many U.S. states and local governments require rabies vaccination for cats as well as dogs. If you ever find a bat inside or your pet has contact with one, keep everyone away from it and contact your vet and local animal control for guidance.

This little bat, thankfully, is about as far from wildlife as it gets. Her wings don't flap, she doesn't fly, and she'd much rather curl up on a lap than hang upside down.

Of all the creatures of the night, this one is definitely the cuddliest.

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