Ziggy Put On a Skeleton Sweater and Waited for the First Knock
Dressed in a black knit sweater with white skeleton bones, a cinnamon Abyssinian kitten sits on the doormat and stares up and out through the open glass door. Her tall ears are alert, her eyes are glowing gold, and her whiskers fan out in the evening light. Behind her are carved pumpkins, a bench with bags, and a row of shoes, with the sky outside turning soft blue and orange.
This is Ziggy, the Abyssinian kitten who crawled into the jack-o'-lantern, now dressed for the occasion. Abyssinians are active and curious, and this one is clearly interested in whatever is happening outside. Cats like this love windows and doors because they offer so many things to watch, and a bird feeder or a perch near a window can be a great way to keep them entertained.
An open door is a risk for any curious kitten, so keep her away from it when guests come, or put her in a quiet room. Make sure a sweater fits properly, doesn't cover her eyes, and has no loose pieces she could chew. If she tries to scratch it off, take it off. A collar with an ID tag is helpful if she ever slips out. Ziggy looks ready to meet the world, a tiny skeleton with a very bright face, waiting for the first trick-or-treater to arrive.
