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The Party Garland Is Up, and the Official Greeter Has Taken His Spot Below It

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A string of orange and black pennant flags stretches across the living room, ready for a Halloween get-together. Below it, on a round woven jute rug, a cinnamon Abyssinian sits tall and tidy, his warm ticked coat glowing coppery in the window light and his large ears turned forward. He gazes straight ahead with alert green-gold eyes, as if he is the official greeter for the party. Around him, the room is cheerfully cluttered: a small pumpkin, scattered paper leaves and treats on the floor, a basket of plaid blankets, sneakers and slippers by the wall, a toy mouse, and a glass of water on the side table.

Hosting a Halloween party with pets at home takes a bit of planning. Guests may not know which foods are unsafe, so it helps to keep candy, chocolate, and snacks on high surfaces and to ask visitors not to share. Unattended drinks, especially alcoholic ones, can be dangerous if a pet takes a few laps. Garlands, streamers, and balloons should hang high enough to stay out of paw's reach, and popped balloon pieces should be picked up right away. A quiet room with a bed, water, and litter box gives your cat a retreat if the party gets too loud. Let guests know to keep doors closed.

For now, before the guests arrive, this Abyssinian is enjoying the calm. He seems ready to oversee the festivities, at least until the doorbell starts ringing.

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