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The Jack-o'-Lantern on the Front Step Finally Lit Up. One Tiny Neighbor Noticed.

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Dusk has turned the sky a soft blue-gray, and the jack-o'-lantern on the front step is finally lit. Its triangle eyes and toothy grin glow bright orange from within. Sitting right beside it, a fluffy gray kitten with neatly folded ears gazes up at the flickering face with wide amber eyes, half fascinated and half unsure. Her round head and tucked-down ears give her an owlish look, and her soft paws are planted together on the cool concrete. Fallen leaves drift against the step, and the porch behind her is quiet.

Those folded ears are the signature of the Scottish Fold, a breed with a sweet, round-faced appearance and a reputation for being gentle and adaptable. The gene behind the fold affects cartilage throughout the body, so these cats can be prone to joint problems, and regular vet checkups are especially important. As for the jack-o'-lantern, real candles and curious kittens are a risky mix. A cat can singe its whiskers or fur, burn a paw, or knock a lit pumpkin over and start a fire. Battery-powered LED lights or glow-in-the-dark inserts give the same spooky effect without the danger, and they last all night.

This kitten seems content to admire the glowing face from a polite distance. She's close enough to feel part of the festivities, but not quite brave enough to sniff the grin.

Two round faces on one front step, and only one of them is carved.

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