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A Scottish Fold Kitten Climbed Aboard the Pumpkin Wagon

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Perched on a heap of pumpkins in a wooden wagon, a tiny cream Scottish Fold kitten looks out with enormous round eyes. Her folded ears sit close to her head, her small paws are planted among the stems, and orange, white, and tan pumpkins fill the wagon around her. Behind her, a hallway with a floral garland, a lamp, and a jean jacket hanging on a hook gives the scene a snug, lived-in feeling.

Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight ears, and the fold appears in some of them a few weeks later. The breed is known for gentle, calm, affectionate behavior and an owlish round face. Because the fold gene can be linked to joint and cartilage problems, anyone thinking about the breed should talk to a responsible breeder and a vet about long-term care.

A wagon of pumpkins looks like a perfect kitten playground, but a few precautions help. A stack of pumpkins can shift or roll, so a small kitten should not be left to climb on them unsupervised. Raw pumpkin is not toxic, but eating a lot of it can upset a stomach, and carved or old pumpkins can grow mold. Wagon wheels can also roll, so keeping it parked is safest.

For this little passenger, the ride is going nowhere, and that is perfectly fine. She sits at the top of her orange mountain, looking proud and a bit puzzled, the smallest harvest queen of the season.

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