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A cream British Shorthair kitten sits on a doormat in front of a green door with a wreath, beside boots and boxes. 10 / 25

A Kitten Sat on the Welcome Mat and Looked Very Official

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A cream British Shorthair kitten sits neatly on the welcome mat outside a deep green door, her big round eyes fixed on something in the distance. A wreath of eucalyptus, berries and a burlap bow hangs on the door behind her, a plaid coat hangs beside it and a pair of boots stands in the corner. A cardboard box is waiting by the step as though a delivery has just arrived.

Many cats develop a favorite doorway where they can watch for visitors, and some seem to wait for their people to come home. Indoor cats are generally safer and healthier, so a kitten on a doorstep should be supervised, ideally on a harness or in a screened area, because a startled kitten can bolt. Microchipping and a collar with a tag are sensible precautions for any pet. Winter wreaths are lovely, but some holiday greenery, such as holly, mistletoe and certain lilies, can be poisonous to cats, so keep any real plants out of reach and talk to your vet if she chews one. British Shorthairs are calm, sturdy cats that usually adapt well to family life.

It is a cheerful little welcome from the smallest greeter on the block. Anyone arriving on this porch will certainly be stopped by those round eyes before they can ring the bell.

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