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A gray Exotic Shorthair with a round face looks up at a lumpy snowman with a carrot nose in a snowy yard. 6 / 20

The Gray Cat Squared Up With a Snowman That Showed Up Overnight

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A chunky gray Exotic Shorthair has stopped in his tracks beside a lopsided snowman, and his wide copper eyes are fixed on the carrot nose. The snowman leans a bit, its three balls of snow are different sizes, and twig arms poke out at hopeful angles. The cat looks up with his round, plush face tilted, as if trying to decide whether this new neighbor is a friend or a threat.

Exotic Shorthairs are often described as the easygoing cousins of Persians. They have the same sweet round face and gentle personality but a shorter coat that is simpler to groom. They are usually quiet, affectionate, and happy to settle near their people. Like their long-haired relatives, they do best as indoor cats, with short, supervised visits to the snow at most.

Cats are curious about anything new in their territory, and a surprise snowman can look very strange to them. Letting a cat approach slowly and sniff from a safe distance is the best way to handle it. If your cat seems nervous, there is no need to push. A carrot nose can be tempting to chew, but too much of any unusual snack is not a great idea, so keep an eye on things.

This gray fellow seems to have decided that staring is the safest strategy. The snowman, of course, says nothing back. The two stand there in the cold light, one uneven and one round, in a silent winter meeting.

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