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The Candy Bowl Had a Fluffy Guard Long Before the Doorbell Rang

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The doorbell hasn't rung yet, and the candy bowl already has a guard. A fluffy brown tabby Norwegian Forest Cat sits next to a white bowl brimming with shiny orange and gold wrapped candies, ears alert, eyes half narrowed, face turned toward the open door. The hall behind her holds a backpack, a jacket, a pair of sneakers, and a stack of mail, with leaf garlands and small pumpkins tucked around the entryway. Daylight floods through the glass door.

A bowl of candy by the door is a classic Halloween scene, but it needs a pet-aware setup. Chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs, and some sugar-free candies contain xylitol, which is very dangerous for dogs. Wrappers can also cause choking or blockages. Keep the bowl on a high shelf or table until trick-or-treaters arrive, and only set it out where pets cannot reach it. Many pets get anxious as the doorbell rings again and again, so give yours a quiet, comfortable room with a favorite bed. If your pet gets into candy, call your vet or an animal poison hotline.

This guard could be named Maple. She seems to have no plan to taste any of the candy, which is lucky, and instead takes her job as a dignified doorman. It is a serious post for a fluffy cat, but she gives the entryway an extra bit of charm and a welcome glow.

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