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Pumpkin Pulled Up a Chair at the Kids' Table and Stayed Put

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Sitting very upright on a small wooden chair, a big orange longhair cat has taken his place at the kids' table. In front of him are paper turkeys with feathers cut from colored construction paper, a few crayons, a sheet of blue paper, and a tiny pumpkin. Behind him is the grown-ups' table with a pitcher of cranberry juice, and a fridge covered with drawings. He looks directly at the viewer with amber eyes and a calm, pleased face.

Long-haired cats like this one need regular brushing, usually several times a week, to prevent mats and cut down on hairballs. Fluffy cats can pick up bits of craft supplies, glitter, or glue in their coats, so it is worth checking after a crafting session. Art supplies are another thing to watch. Small bits of paper, crayons, and string are not food, and any that get chewed or swallowed can cause trouble, so keep them away from curious mouths.

Cats tend to love gatherings where people are sitting at their level, and a child-size chair is the perfect height. We will call this fluffy guest Pumpkin, thanks to that bright coat. He is not trying to start trouble, only to join the party. With his chair pulled in and his paws tidy, he looks like the most polite diner at the table, ready for whatever the youngest members of the family decide to serve.

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