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A silver tabby kitten in a fuzzy yellow and black bumblebee costume with antennae sits in a pile of autumn leaves. 11 / 26

This Little Bee Buzzed Right Into the Biggest Pile of Leaves

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The bumblebee costume has fuzzy yellow and black stripes, little clear wings, and a pair of bobbing antennae, and the silver tabby kitten wearing it looks quite pleased with herself. She sits in a thick carpet of fallen leaves and pine cones, her green-gold eyes turned to something off camera. A small jack-o'-lantern peeks out from behind her, and a gray blanket is draped over a chair farther back.

Leaf piles are a joy for kittens, but there are a few things to check first. Make sure no sharp items, small trash, or chemicals like lawn treatments are hiding in the pile. Wet leaves can also hold mold, and some wild mushrooms in fall leaves are toxic if eaten. If your kitten loves exploring outdoors, a harness and a leash, or a screened-in area, makes the adventure much safer.

American Shorthairs are sturdy, easygoing cats with a long history as working mousers, and the silver tabby pattern with its swirls and stripes suits them well. They're usually good-natured and adapt well to families. This little bee isn't going anywhere in a hurry, but she looks ready to buzz through the whole afternoon. The leaves crunch, the wings wobble, and the best part of autumn is happening right under her paws. Moments like this are a good reminder to slow down and enjoy the small things. A kitten's whole world is only a few feet wide, and she seems perfectly content inside it.

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