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A brown tabby kitten wearing a black pirate hat, eye patch, and jacket sits on wooden steps near pumpkins and bushes. 22 / 26

Captain Whiskers Guarded the Porch Steps With One Good Eye

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Arrr, there is a very small pirate on the garden path. A brown tabby kitten wears a black captain's hat with a skull and crossbones, a tiny black eye patch over one eye, and a little buccaneer's jacket. She looks right at the viewer with a steady, no-nonsense stare. Wooden steps, orange leaves, a pumpkin, and a warm porch light make the evening feel cozy behind her.

An eye patch on a cat is purely for show, and it should only be worn for a moment. Anything over the eyes can frighten a kitten, limit her view, and rub on the face. If you want a pirate look, a hat or a small jacket is easier on a cat, and it's a good idea to stay close the whole time. Always remove costumes before leaving a pet alone, since straps and elastic can snag.

Tabbies are among the most common cats in the world, and the classic stripes and the M-shape on the forehead are a hallmark of the pattern. Many are known for being friendly, adaptable, and good-natured, which makes them good sports for dress-up. This little pirate takes the whole look seriously. She keeps her chin up and her eye on the horizon, which tonight happens to be a bowl of candy on the other side of the door. Her whiskers curve out beneath the hat, and the whole porch seems to be waiting for her next order.

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