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A blue-gray British Shorthair kitten looks out from inside a hollowed-out carved pumpkin on a wooden table. 21 / 26

Someone Hollowed Out the Pumpkin. The Kitten Moved In.

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The jack-o'-lantern has a very round, very fluffy new face. A blue-gray British Shorthair kitten has climbed inside the hollowed-out pumpkin and is looking up with wide copper eyes, her chin just resting on the rim. The carved grin below her seems to match her look of pure content. On the table behind, a gray sweater, a water bottle, and a few leaves tell the story of a busy carving afternoon.

Kittens love small enclosed spaces, which is why a hollow pumpkin, a cardboard box, or a paper bag can feel like a luxury hotel. The key is making sure the spot is safe. Never put a lit candle in a pumpkin that a kitten can reach, and make sure the pumpkin is clean and free of mold before she climbs in. A battery-powered light is a safer choice for homes with pets, and a quiet watch from nearby makes sure she can get out easily.

British Shorthairs are sturdy, calm, and known for their plush gray coats, and this kitten looks right at home in her pumpkin. She seems unbothered by the scary face carved in front of her, which is exactly what you'd expect from such a laid-back breed. If the pumpkin is a house, then she's clearly the new owner, and the jack-o'-lantern has never looked friendlier. A pumpkin makes a surprisingly good bed, and she will probably remember this one long after the candle-lit nights are over.

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