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Two pairs of hands in cream sweaters lift a blue-grey British Shorthair kitten up toward the star on a Christmas tree. 9 / 23

Gizmo Got a Lift to the Top of the Tree to Help With the Star

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Two pairs of gentle hands in cozy cream sweaters lift the blue-grey British Shorthair kitten toward the very top of a glowing tree, where a golden star waits. The kitten's round copper eyes stare forward with calm curiosity, his plush paws dangling in the air. Warm lights and wooden pinecone ornaments surround him, and a quiet living room with a sofa and a window glows in the afternoon sun.

British Shorthairs are calm, easygoing cats with a dense, plush coat and a round face. They're known for being affectionate without being clingy, and they often prefer sitting beside their people to being carried. For that reason, lifts like this should be brief and gentle, with one hand under the chest and the other supporting the back legs. Put a kitten down if he wriggles or seems tense.

Kittens grow fast, and a kitten like this still needs plenty of rest, playtime, and careful handling. When decorating a tree, keep an eye on him at all times. Make sure the tree is stable, keep wires and strings out of reach, and avoid hanging ornaments in places a curious climber can reach. Offer a toy or a scratching post nearby to give him something to do while you work.

We'll call him Gizmo. He's the shiniest, fluffiest ornament on the tree, and he would like it noted that he got a better view than anyone.

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