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A Grey Scottish Fold Kitten Wore a Santa Hat by the Fireplace

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A red Santa hat sits slightly crooked on the grey Scottish Fold kitten's round head, and her big amber eyes look straight at the camera. She sits on a pile of cream and grey knit blankets before a stone fireplace, where a small fire glows. A lamp, a mug and a few small items sit on the hearth, and a garland drapes across the mantel above.

Scottish Fold kittens are small and plush, with round faces and, as they grow, folded ears. They are generally sweet-tempered, and they often like being near their family. A fireplace needs a sturdy screen when pets are in the room, and a kitten's bed should be placed at a safe distance from the heat. A hat should be loose, brief and removed at the first sign of discomfort. Because the gene that causes folded ears can affect joints, your vet can advise on special care for fold cats.

We'll call her Ash, for her soft grey fur. She sits there with the quiet dignity of a very small elder, ignoring the fact that her hat is much too big for her. The fire crackles, the blankets are warm and the whole scene feels like a snug holiday memory. It is the kind of cozy scene that belongs on a holiday card, with a tiny, serious kitten in an oversized hat and a warm fire to keep her company all evening.

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