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Nobody Placed a Kitten in the Harvest Display. There She Sat.

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Dry cornstalks rustle at the edge of the porch, and a small brown tabby kitten has wandered right into the harvest display. Gourds in orange, cream, and pale green speckles are stacked around her, and her amber eyes are fixed on something beyond the frame. Her whiskers are tilted forward and one ear is turned slightly sideways, a sign of a kitten who is paying close attention. A potted plant and a worn doormat give the porch a cozy, welcoming look. Call her Maple.

American Shorthairs have a long history as working cats on farms and ships, hunting mice and keeping stores safe, and that background shows in a kitten like this. They are generally healthy, adaptable, and good-natured around families. The classic brown tabby pattern, with its swirls and stripes, is one of the most recognizable looks in the cat world, and it gives them excellent camouflage in a pile of corn husks and squash.

Harvest decorations are lovely, but a few of them are worth a second look for pet safety. Ornamental gourds are not meant for eating, and chewing on them can cause an upset stomach. Dried corn husks and stalks can be a choking or blockage hazard if a kitten nibbles them, and some decorative corn is treated or moldy. Position decorations where curious mouths can't reach, or supervise your kitten while she explores. If you think she has eaten something unusual, call your vet for advice.

Maple is happy just observing, tucked into the pumpkins like she was always part of the arrangement. In a way, she is the best decoration on the porch.

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