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Snow Was Falling, and the Black Cat Had a Plan for Every Flake

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Face tipped skyward and mouth wide open, a black cat sits at the edge of a snowy porch and tries to catch flakes on her tongue. Tiny specks of white drift past her whiskers and dust the fur on her head. Her yellow eyes are fixed on the sky, and the gray siding and snowy railing behind her give the scene the hush of a winter afternoon.

Cats are not usually known for snow games the way dogs are, but many are fascinated by anything that moves through the air. Falling flakes trigger the same tracking instinct that makes them chase dust motes and insects. Eating a little clean snow is generally harmless, but snow near driveways or streets can carry salt, antifreeze, or other chemicals, so it is wise to keep your cat away from those areas.

Black cats, by the way, have a long history of being unfairly treated as unlucky, but today they are just as loved as any other color. Shelters often find them waiting longer for homes, which is a good reason to consider them if you are thinking of adopting. Every cat has its own personality, and this one clearly has a taste for winter wonder.

A short stay outside, then a towel and a warm spot indoors, makes the perfect ending to a snowy moment like this. Until then, she stays right where she is, mouth open, patient, waiting for the next flake to land.

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