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A ruddy Abyssinian kitten with large ears wears a cream knit sweater and looks upward in a warm kitchen. 13 / 21

An Abyssinian Kitten in a Knit Sweater Spotted Something Above

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Huge ears, huge eyes and a cream sweater with a brown pattern make this ruddy Abyssinian kitten look like a tiny adventurer in a cozy coat. She sits on the floor and gazes up at something above the camera, her coat glowing a warm russet in the low light. A basket with plaid blankets, wooden cabinets and a glimmer of holiday lights fill the kitchen behind her.

Abyssinians are slender, athletic cats with a ticked coat that gives each hair bands of color. They are famously active and curious, and many love climbing and exploring. A sweater is not necessary for most cats, and an energetic Abyssinian kitten may not enjoy wearing one. If you try it, choose something light and loose, and watch her closely. Take it off if she freezes, flattens her ears or tries to get out of it, and check for loose threads. Climbing toys, puzzle feeders and plenty of playtime are better ways to keep an Abyssinian happy.

Let's call her Rusty. She's staring up at something fascinating, perhaps a dangling light or a flying bug. The sweater is cute, but she's clearly more interested in her next adventure than in her fashion, and the rest of the house had better be prepared. Abyssinians are well known for their endless curiosity, so it is safe to say that whatever she is staring at will be thoroughly investigated before the day is over, sweater and all.

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