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A pale spotted snow Bengal kitten with blue eyes sits among white and orange pumpkins in a red wagon by a front door. 10 / 23

A Red Wagon Piled With Pumpkins and Gourds, and a Blue-Eyed Queen on Top

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A bright red wagon parked by the front walk has been loaded with the season's harvest: white pumpkins, striped heirloom squash, warty green gourds, and classic orange pumpkins of every size. Nestled in the middle of the pile, perched on a pumpkin as if it were a throne, sits a pale kitten with soft spotted markings and striking blue eyes. One white paw rests on a pumpkin stem, and her expression is calm and regal. A dried-flower wreath hangs on the door behind her, and a pot of orange mums brightens the steps.

Her frosty coat with faint rosettes is the look of a snow Bengal. Bengals are known for their wild-looking spotted or marbled coats and their high energy. They tend to be intelligent, curious, and athletic, and many enjoy climbing, fetching, and even playing with water. That energy means Bengals usually need plenty of daily play and mental challenges, such as puzzle feeders, climbing shelves, and interactive toys, to stay happy. A bored Bengal may invent its own entertainment, which isn't always what its owners had in mind. People who enjoy an active, engaged cat often find them wonderful companions.

At this moment, though, she looks perfectly composed, as though she's posing for the cover of a fall catalog. The wagon ride can wait until she's finished being admired.

Pumpkins come in all shapes and colors this time of year, but only one in this wagon has blue eyes.

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