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A White Cat Sat Quietly Under the Halloween Bunting

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A fluffy white cat sits in a patch of golden light, looking off to the left with soft yellow-gold eyes. Above her, a garland of orange and black paper flags droops across the room like bunting at a tiny fall parade. Her pink nose and ears glow in the warm sunlight, her coat looks airy and cloud-soft, and her paws are tucked neatly beneath her. In the background, a backpack and a pair of shoes rest near the wall, giving the scene a homey, lived-in feel.

White cats are often thought of as delicate, but they can be healthy, happy companions like any other cats. One note is that some white cats, especially those with blue eyes, can be born deaf, so it helps to learn your own cat's responses and never assume. White fur and pink skin also mean ears and noses can be sensitive to strong sun, so a vet can advise on keeping them protected near sunny windows. Long fur needs regular brushing to prevent mats. If you hang paper garlands, keep the string high enough that a playful cat cannot tangle or chew it.

We could name her Snowflake. She seems quite sure that the whole garland was hung for her, and perhaps it was. The orange and black triangles frame her perfectly, as if the room were a stage and this is her very polite, very fluffy opening night.

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