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Snow Covered the Steps, and One White Cat Looked Right at Home

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Snow has settled on the porch steps like powdered sugar, and a fluffy white cat blends in so well that only her pale green eyes give her away. She sits tall with her bushy tail curled around her feet, ears pricked toward something in the yard. Evergreen garland winds along the step edge, dotted with a few frosty berries, and a warm porch light glows on the left. Beyond the railing the yard is a hush of bare branches and thin white drifts.

Norwegian Forest Cats come from a cold climate, and their thick double coat, with a water-resistant outer layer, is made for winter. They are strong, sturdy cats who love to climb and often enjoy a good look around from a high or open spot. Even so, a cat who spends time outdoors in winter needs a warm place to return to, and short supervised visits are wiser than long ones. Check paws for ice or salt and wipe them afterward, since de-icing products can irritate skin. A long coat also needs regular combing to keep mats away.

Right now she seems entirely at home in the frost. If snowflakes had a mascot, she would be the front runner. It is the kind of winter picture that makes a whole porch feel like a greeting card. Her tail curls like a feather boa.

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