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A Calico Cat Climbed Into the Pumpkin Wagon Like She Owned It

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The wagon is full of pumpkins, and the only passenger who looks like he belongs is a calico cat. She sits among carved and uncarved pumpkins, her white chest and orange and black patches glowing against the orange, with her green eyes aimed to the side as if listening for the next ride. The red wagon is parked on a lawn of fall leaves, a pot of orange mums sits by the house and a garden hose snakes along the ground.

Calico is a coat pattern, not a breed, usually white with patches of orange and black, and nearly all calicos are female. Many cats like to settle into containers and boxes, so a wagon is a natural nest. Pumpkins are not poisonous, but carved ones can grow moldy and cause stomach upset if chewed. Lit candles inside a jack-o'-lantern are dangerous around curious cats and swishing tails, so a battery-powered light is a much safer choice. Always supervise cats outdoors, since seasonal decorations and noise can startle them, and consider a harness if you want to share a yard moment safely.

The wagon has not moved, but the cat has certainly arrived. A calico among the pumpkins is the kind of sight that makes the whole neighborhood slow down, and it is hard to say who looks more like a decoration, the pumpkins or the cat.

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