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The Pumpkin Was Carved, and Then the Inspector Arrived

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The carving is finished, and the aftermath is spread across the entire table. A seal point Ragdoll leans in with its nose low, blue eyes narrowed in concentration, sniffing at a sea of pale pumpkin seeds. Orange strings of pulp, a spoon, a small knife, a bowl, and a cut pumpkin with its top off surround the cat. Morning light streams in through a curtain, and a cream towel hangs over the edge. Every detail looks like it needs to be inspected thoroughly.

Ragdolls are large, soft, often easygoing cats known for going limp when held, which is how they got their name. They tend to be gentle and people-focused, and they enjoy being near whatever the family is doing. A pumpkin carving table is full of things that are risky for cats. Knives, scoops, and pumpkin tools can injure paws, and stringy pulp or too many seeds can upset a stomach. Small amounts of plain pumpkin are generally considered safe for cats, but seeds, salt, and seasoning are not ideal. Clean the table promptly, store the tools out of reach, and talk to your vet before making pumpkin a regular snack.

Let's call her Duchess. She is in no hurry, taking her time like a detective at a crime scene. Every seed gets a sniff, every string gets a nudge, and the entire kitchen smells of autumn. She is the quality control department, and she takes it seriously.

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