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A Grey Pumpkin Sat on the Doorstep Looking Very Serious

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The pumpkin costume has a green stem on top, rounded orange ridges around the neck, and, right in the middle of it all, one very unimpressed grey face. The British Shorthair sits on the doorstep with a straight back and a steady gaze, copper eyes fixed on the horizon like a tiny, stern vegetable. Behind the cat, a wreath of autumn leaves hangs on the door, a basket of gourds sits to one side, and a pair of boots waits by the welcome mat in the golden light.

British Shorthairs have a reputation for being calm, dignified, and not especially fond of being carried around. Many of them prefer to keep their paws on the ground and will let you know if they are tired of a game. If your cat tolerates a pumpkin outfit, make sure it fits snugly but not tightly, and remove it before it gets hot. Also, keep real pumpkins and candy in mind: plain pumpkin is generally fine in small amounts, but chocolate and sugar-free sweets can be harmful to pets, so keep treat bowls well out of reach. If your cat nibbles anything unusual, ask your vet for guidance.

This little pumpkin could be named Gourdon, and he has clearly accepted his role as the doorstep ornament. A visitor might be tempted to knock and wait, but the head turn says he already knows who is coming. Autumn is simply better with a plump grey pumpkin on guard.

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