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The Snow Had Barely Settled When a Tiny Tuxedo Claimed the Steps

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Snow has settled over the porch steps like powdered sugar, and right in the middle of it sits a tiny tuxedo kitten with a white bib and four neat white socks. Pine garland winds along the edge of each step, flecked with frost, while a green watering can and a pair of work boots wait patiently in the background. The kitten's amber eyes are fixed on something just past the camera, and its little pink nose looks like it has felt every flake.

Tuxedo cats get their name from that formal black and white coat, but the color pattern says nothing about personality, since it appears in many different breeds and mixes. Kittens this small lose body heat much faster than grown cats, so a cold porch is a place for a short peek, not a long stay. A good rule is that if you are chilly in a coat, a young kitten is too. Many vets also recommend keeping cats indoors in winter, and if you do notice outdoor cats near your home, a sheltered spot with a dry blanket can help them through a cold night.

Pine garland deserves a quick note as well. Needles and some holiday greenery can upset a curious kitten's stomach, so it is smart to hang decorations out of nibbling reach, and your vet can tell you which plants to avoid.

Still, it is hard to blame this little one for wanting a look at the first snow. We will call him Mitten, and he seems perfectly content to supervise the whole winter morning from his frosty front-row seat.

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