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A Silver Tabby Got the Best Seat in the House for the Halloween Parade

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From the best seat in the house, a silver tabby sits on the windowsill and watches Halloween unfold outside. Down the sidewalk, a small ghost in a white sheet walks beside a child in an orange shirt carrying a jack-o'-lantern bucket, while other trick-or-treaters wander past porches decorated with pumpkins and autumn trees glowing gold and red. The cat's striped coat shines in the afternoon light, and his green eyes follow the parade with intense interest, ears pricked forward. Inside, a pothos plant, a knit blanket on the couch arm, and a hanging towel keep the room warm and calm.

Watching from a window can be a fun, low-stress way for some cats to enjoy the holiday, but every cat reacts differently. Halloween brings unusual sights, sounds, and smells, and some cats find the steady doorbells, costumes, and excited voices upsetting. Signs a cat is feeling overwhelmed include hiding, dilated pupils, a low crouched body, tail tucked or puffed, or growling. Keeping mealtimes and play on their usual schedule helps, as does offering hiding spots and a quiet room away from the front door. If your cat seems unsettled, closing the curtains during the busiest hours can make a big difference.

This tabby, at least, looks thoroughly entertained by the show. From up here, the costumes are fascinating, and best of all, nobody is trying to dress him up.

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