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A Silver Tabby Claimed the Porch Swing Despite the Snow on It

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Snow lines every slat of the porch swing, and right in the middle sits a silver tabby with the poise of someone waiting for a very important meeting. Her striped gray coat has swirls on the sides, her amber eyes look straight ahead, and her paws are neatly together on the cold wood. The chains of the swing run up behind her, and a few frosted plants hang around the edge of the porch.

Silver tabbies have a pretty, high-contrast coat, and in British and American Shorthairs the pattern is paired with a sturdy, sensible build. These breeds tend to be steady, adaptable cats who fit well into calm homes. They are usually happy to watch the world from a comfortable perch, and a porch swing is the kind of lookout cats love, with a gentle sway and a wide view.

Because cold wood and snow can chill a cat quickly, outdoor lounging in winter should be brief, and a cat should never be left out in freezing weather. If your cat likes a sitting spot, a covered porch with a blanket or a bed near a sunny window indoors is a safer way to enjoy the view. Talk to your vet about how to keep your cat comfortable in the cold months.

This tabby, though, seems to be completely at ease. She sits tall on her snowy throne as the morning slowly warms, a small gray queen of the front porch in the quiet of winter.

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