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A silver tabby kitten sits in an old wooden sled with rope trim on snowy ground in front of a house with a wreath. 12 / 23

Flake the Kitten Hopped Into the Old Sled and Waited for a Ride

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Sitting upright in a weathered wooden sled, the silver tabby kitten gazes off at the horizon with huge, round eyes. A length of rope runs along the sled's edge, and a thin blanket of snow covers the lawn around it. In the soft blue dusk, the house behind her glows with warm light and a wreath hangs by the door, while small evergreens line the yard.

Kittens are naturally curious about the outdoors, but winter is a risky time for them to be outside. Their small bodies cool off quickly, and snow and ice can hide hazards like road salt and antifreeze, which is very toxic to cats. A short, supervised visit is fine for a photo, and the kitten should come right back into the warm house afterward. Cats are safest indoors, especially in cold weather.

Silver tabby kittens often have striking markings, with swirls and stripes that look painted on. The tabby pattern is one of the oldest and most common coat patterns in cats, and it appears in many breeds. Whatever the color, a young kitten needs a warm bed, safe places to explore, and plenty of play to grow into a confident cat. Talk to your vet about vaccines and care for a young kitten.

We'll call her Flake. She's hoping the sled will move on its own, and she's willing to wait until it does.

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