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A cream Exotic Shorthair sits on leaves in the foreground while a family plays catch in a fall backyard with a football. 21 / 23

Butter Watched the Family Football Game From a Pile of Leaves

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From a pile of fallen leaves, a cream Exotic Shorthair watches the family game in the backyard with a flat-faced, thoughtful stare. A man in a flannel shirt holds a football while a woman and two kids run across the grass, and more footballs and pumpkins are scattered about. Orange trees and a house with a porch light fill the background, and a chilly autumn breeze seems to rustle the leaves.

Exotic Shorthairs are quiet, sweet cats who often prefer watching to joining in. Their plush coat and round face make them look like teddy bears, and they usually love being near their people. Their short, dense fur needs weekly brushing, and because of their flat faces they should not be overheated or overexerted. An outdoor view like this is fine for a supervised moment, but they are usually happier indoors.

If your cat does go outside for a bit of fresh air, stay with her, and check that the yard is safe from open gates, other animals, and holiday decorations she could chew. After the game, a quick check for burrs and leaves in the fur is a good habit. This is Butter again, who prefers to supervise from the sidelines. She is a quiet fan, watching the plays with calm eyes and deciding that the best view in the game is the one from the ground.

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