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A ruddy Abyssinian kitten sits on a doormat next to a glass bowl of foil-wrapped candies beside a slightly open front door. 18 / 22

The Candy Bowl Is Out and the Front Door Is Slightly Open. One Kitten Noticed.

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The candy is ready, a glass bowl piled high with shiny foil-wrapped treats in gold, purple, and copper, set on the doormat right by the front door. The door itself stands slightly ajar, and a few dry leaves have blown in across the threshold. Sitting beside the bowl, a lean, ruddy kitten with a ticked coat and enormous ears gazes toward the gap with alert amber eyes. Sneakers, a canvas bag, a folded throw on a bench, and a small pumpkin fill the entryway behind her.

An open door on Halloween is exactly how many cats end up outside unexpectedly. If it happens, start searching right away and close to home. Indoor cats who slip out often hide quietly nearby, under porches, decks, bushes, or parked cars, rather than traveling far. Search with a flashlight at dusk or after dark when it's quieter, call softly, and shake a familiar treat bag. Let neighbors know, check local shelters in person, and post on community boards. A microchip with current contact information greatly improves the chance of a reunion, so it's worth confirming your details are up to date before the holiday.

This kitten seems to be eyeing that open door with great interest. Someone should probably close it, or better yet, settle her in a quiet back room until the last trick-or-treater has gone home.

She looks like she's on candy duty, but she might have bigger plans. Keep an eye on this one.

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