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A black and white tuxedo cat wears a ring of orange and gold maple leaves around its neck on a concrete front step. 7 / 23

Domino Wore a Collar of Maple Leaves and Looked Perfectly Royal

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Gold and orange maple leaves have been tucked into a ring around the neck of a black and white tuxedo cat, who sits on a concrete front step with her white paws neatly together. Her yellow-green eyes are wide and her whiskers curve forward. A pot of orange mums sits by the door beside her, and fallen leaves scatter across the step, catching the low autumn light.

Tuxedo cats are not a breed but a coat pattern, and the black and white look shows up in many kinds of cats. People often describe them as outgoing and clever, though every cat is an individual. Any leaf collar should be a short-lived, supervised bit of fun, since dry leaves can crumble and a cat who chews on plants may get a mild tummy upset. Remove it if she seems bothered, and make sure nothing is tight around her neck.

Fall is a lovely season for cats who enjoy the outdoors, but outside time needs thought. A harness and leash, a secure porch, or supervised visits are safer than free roaming, and a collar with an ID tag helps if she ever wanders. Let us call this stylish step-sitter Domino. She is not looking at the leaves around her neck at all, just at something interesting off to the side, wearing her autumn crown with the poise of a queen on her doorstep.

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