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A blue-grey Russian Blue cat sits in front of a neat stack of firewood and three pumpkins in a cozy autumn living room. 6 / 23

Slate Took Up Guard Duty Beside the Firewood and Pumpkins

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A silvery Russian Blue sits tall beside a tidy stack of firewood, her yellow-green eyes bright and her ears forward. Three pumpkins in different shades of orange rest on the floor nearby, and the room behind her shows a knitted throw on the sofa, a pair of work boots, and a kitchen table with a mug. The glow of the lamp turns the whole scene into a golden autumn evening.

Cats often like sitting near a wood pile or in a cozy corner. It gives them a view of the room and a feeling of safety. The smell of wood, the warmth of the room, and the quiet of an evening all suit them well. It is worth remembering that stacked firewood can hide insects, and a cat who climbs on a wobbly pile could knock it over, so keep stacks stable and away from play areas.

Pumpkins are a favorite fall decoration, and plain pumpkin is not harmful to cats, though a carved pumpkin left out for days can grow mold and is best kept away from pets. Slate, our silver-blue friend, seems entirely at ease. Russian Blues are reserved and observant, often choosing a favorite spot and staying there for hours. She looks as if she is on guard duty for the season itself, a calm and handsome keeper of the harvest.

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