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A fluffy silver tabby kitten sits on a wooden porch beneath strings of orange lights and cobwebs, with pumpkins nearby. 10 / 21

Under a String of Orange Lights, a Silver Kitten Kept Watch

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Strings of tiny orange lights droop across the porch ceiling, and under them sits a silver tabby kitten with fluffy fur and a thoughtful face. Her golden eyes look off into the yard, and her paws are tucked neatly together on the old wooden boards. Dried cornstalks, pumpkins, and a bit of cobweb in the corner complete the Halloween porch.

A porch is a wonderful place for a kitten to watch the world, but it needs to be a safe one. Make sure the porch rail has no gaps she can slip through, and keep her supervised or on a harness, since a startled kitten can bolt. Check that the lights and cords are out of her reach, and watch for fake cobwebs that might get tangled around her paws.

With her silver coat and her bright eyes, this kitten fits right into the autumn glow. Fluffy kittens like this often need a bit of brushing to keep the fur free of tangles, particularly after a day outside. For the moment, she's perfectly still and quiet, enjoying the lights and watching the sky turn dusky. It's easy to see why so many people love a porch in October. Her tail rests along the boards, and the lights above give her silver fur a warm, golden edge. A few more minutes like this, and she will probably doze off right where she sits.

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