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An Abyssinian Cat Became the Fiercest Pirate on the Block

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Arrr, there is a new captain on the block. A cinnamon Abyssinian cat sits tall on the driveway in a tiny black tricorn hat marked with a skull, a black eye patch over one eye and a little blue vest with a red scarf. His other eye, bright gold, stares straight into the distance as if watching for a ship. Behind him are jack-o'-lanterns, cobwebs on the porch and a scattering of fallen leaves, and the whole yard has the look of a pirate cove at sunset.

Abyssinians are slim, athletic cats with a ticked, warm-colored coat and a famously active and curious personality. They love to climb, explore and play, and they often follow their people around the house like a small shadow. That makes them natural costume models only if they are comfortable. For any cat in a costume, start by letting him sniff the outfit, add treats and keep each session short. An eye patch or hat should never block vision or hearing, and elastic should be loose enough to slip a finger underneath. If your cat freezes, hides or tries to shake it off, take the costume off and try again another day, or skip it altogether.

The pirate has a treasure map in his mind and a very straight back. Even if the hat comes off in five minutes, his fearless look has made this a Halloween worth remembering, and a good snack is the only treasure he wants in return.

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