A Russian Blue Kitten Took Her Seat Among the Porch Garland
A slate-blue kitten sits on a snowy porch step, her silky coat the exact color of a winter sky and her green eyes turned toward something she has noticed in the yard. Evergreen garland winds along the railing and the steps, a lantern glows by the front door and snow clings to the greenery. The street behind her is quiet and soft with falling light.
Russian Blues are known for their short, dense silver-blue coats, bright green eyes and gentle, reserved personalities. They often bond strongly with one or two people and may be shy with strangers, so a new kitten may need time and patience before she feels brave. They tend to like routine and quiet and enjoy playing with feathers and chasing toys. Although the plush double coat helps in cool weather, kittens cannot regulate their temperature as well as adults, so porch visits in winter should be short. Real garland and pine needles can upset a cat's stomach if chewed, so keep decorations out of reach and ask your vet if she nibbles any.
For now she is the quietest decoration on the porch, calm and still among the greenery. It is a peaceful scene, the kind that makes you want to slow down on the way to your own front door, and she shows no sign of being in a hurry to move.
