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Nobody Told the Devon Rex the Sled Needed a Driver

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The sled is wooden, the hill is a small snowy slope behind a house, and the passenger is a very serious black Devon Rex. He sits upright with his huge ears alert, ripples of curly fur along his shoulders, and large yellow eyes locked on something ahead. A wreath hangs on the back door of the house, and bare winter trees line the fence. The sled has not moved an inch, but the cat looks fully prepared for the ride.

Devon Rex cats have a very thin, wavy coat, so they feel the cold more than most cats. That makes a real snow outing a short one at best. If a cat goes outdoors in winter at all, keep time brief, stay close, and warm them up with a dry towel and a cozy room afterward. Most cats are happiest watching snow from a warm windowsill, and many Devons would pick a sunny lap over a drift any day. Your vet can help you decide what is safe for your own cat.

A sled is also a good reminder that cats enjoy a lookout. Whether it is a windowsill, a cat tree or a runner in the snow, a high, open seat lets them take in the whole yard. This one looks poised like a tiny coachman, waiting for the hill to start. The ride can wait, because the view is already worth it.

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