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The Pumpkin Pie Was Right There, but the Cat Wanted a Blanket

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Only a small tortoiseshell face is visible, peeking out of a thick orange knit blanket that has been wrapped around her like a burrito. She sits on a kitchen table, ears tucked, eyes half closed in the warm glow of the afternoon. Right beside her sits a pumpkin pie with a flaky crust and a slice missing, a small pumpkin and pinecone nearby, and scattered autumn leaves across the wood. A set of keys and a glass of water complete the homey scene.

Cats love warm, enclosed spots, partly because they feel secure and partly because they like to be warm. A soft blanket is one of the easiest ways to make a cat happy in fall. If your cat likes to snuggle under knits, check that the yarn has no loose loops where claws can catch. As for the pie, the best advice is to keep human desserts away from pets. Pumpkin pie often contains sugar, spices such as nutmeg, and sometimes ingredients that can upset a pet's stomach, so let your cat enjoy a nap while the pie stays safely on the plate. Ask your vet before sharing any people food.

This one could be called Cinnamon, and she appears to have no interest in dessert, only in warmth. She is the definition of a cozy autumn afternoon, bundled up with her chin tilted and her whiskers glowing in the light. Some days are meant for blankets, and this is one of them.

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