A Cream Kitten Crouched in the Leaves and Eyed Her Target
One paw is stretched out, the chin is low, and big grey-green eyes are fixed on something in the leaves. A tiny cream Exotic Shorthair kitten crouches in a drift of orange maple leaves, with her flat little face and round cheeks making her look even more serious. Fat orange pumpkins sit around her, a yellow house waits in the background, and golden sunlight turns every leaf into a spark. It is the very moment before a pounce.
Kittens learn by playing, and pouncing is how they practice hunting skills and coordination. Exotic Shorthair kittens are usually calm and sweet, with a plush, short coat and a rounded face. Because their noses are short, they can be more sensitive to heat and may breathe noisily, so keep play gentle and give them time to rest. Supervise outdoor play, as leaf piles may hide sticks or damp spots, and a kitten should always be kept in a safe, enclosed area or on a harness. Check with your vet about vaccines and parasite protection before time outside.
We might call her Peach. She is small enough to vanish in the leaves, and she looks quite pleased about that. A single leaf moves, and she is on it. The pumpkins just sit and watch, and the whole yard seems like her very own playground.
