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A woman in a gray sweatshirt lifts a hairless Sphynx cat toward the top of a lit Christmas tree with a star. 2 / 22

Mom Needed One More Hand for the Star. The Sphynx Volunteered.

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A grey Sphynx cat dangles in the air with the calm expression of someone who has done this before. A woman in a gray sweatshirt holds him up beside the Christmas tree, close to the shiny star at the top, while the lights glow in the late-afternoon window behind them. A pumpkin sits on a shelf, a mug waits on the coffee table, and the room looks wonderfully busy. Her expression is soft and patient, as if this is a team effort between old friends.

Sphynx cats are hairless, so they lose body heat more easily than furry cats and tend to seek out warm laps, sunny windows, and blankets. Many owners keep a soft sweater or a heated spot ready in cold weather. Their skin can also get oily, so they usually need regular, gentle care. Talk to your vet about what routine suits your cat, since every Sphynx is a little different.

Sphynxes are famous for being outgoing and affectionate, and they often love being part of whatever the family is doing. That includes decorating. Just remember that tinsel, small ornaments, and tree water can be hazardous to curious cats, so it helps to keep the lower branches simple and the tree anchored firmly. A tree skirt or a sturdy gate around the base can keep a determined climber from turning decorating day into a rescue mission.

This particular helper does not look worried about the height at all. He has the proud posture of a very small tree-topper, and the star is practically within reach.

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