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Orange String Lights Glowed Across the Porch, and the Hostess Was Already Waiting

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Strings of glowing orange bulbs loop along the porch ceiling, casting a warm, festive light over the weathered wooden boards below. Sitting right in the center of the porch is a white cat with soft pink ears and pale green eyes, her snowy coat catching the amber glow. She gazes calmly ahead, paws neatly together, looking every bit the hostess of a Halloween party. Two little jack-o'-lanterns sit by the wall, autumn leaves are scattered across the floor, a pair of sneakers waits by the door, and potted plants line the railing in the golden evening light.

Festive string lights add a lot of charm, but cords can be tempting for some pets, especially kittens and young cats that like to chew. Biting through an electrical cord can cause mouth burns or electric shock, which needs emergency care. Running cords along walls and out of reach, using cord protectors or split tubing, and unplugging decorations when you are not home all lower the risk. Bitter-tasting deterrent sprays made for pets can also discourage chewing. Check light strands for frayed or damaged wires before hanging them, and choose lights rated for outdoor use if they will be outside.

This lovely white cat seems content to simply admire the glow. Under the warm lights, she looks like the calm, bright heart of the whole Halloween porch.

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