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A fluffy white kitten with blue eyes sits on a porch inside a decorated autumn wreath surrounded by pumpkins and gourds. 21 / 23

The Porch Lights Came On, and Someone Was Sitting in the Middle of the Wreath

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Twilight is falling, the porch lights have flickered on, and the front step has been dressed for the season. Right in the middle of a grapevine wreath woven with dried leaves, berries, and greenery sits a fluffy white kitten, her soft fur almost glowing in the dim light. She gazes out with pale blue eyes and pink-tipped ears. Around her, the porch overflows with autumn color: plump orange pumpkins, a white heirloom pumpkin, a striped green gourd, and drifts of fallen leaves across the weathered floorboards.

White cats with blue eyes are beautiful, and they also come with an interesting fact: the genetics behind an all-white coat are linked to a higher chance of deafness, especially in cats with two blue eyes. Not every blue-eyed white cat is deaf, and those who are typically adapt very well, but owners may notice they don't react to sounds like the doorbell or their name. A vet can check a kitten's hearing. Deaf cats should be kept indoors or supervised outside, since they can't hear approaching cars or other dangers. Porch decor, meanwhile, can include berries and plants that aren't safe to chew, so it's best to keep an eye on curious kittens near wreaths.

Sitting perfectly still among the pumpkins, this little white kitten looks like she was made for the display. She might just be the sweetest decoration on the whole street.

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