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The Hairless Kitten Had the Best Halloween Outfit on the Street

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Large ears, big green eyes, and a black knit sweater printed with a white skeleton: this hairless kitten has dressed for the occasion. She sits on the tile by an open door where denim and plaid jackets hang from hooks, a tote bag leans against the wall, and a small jack-o'-lantern sits in a plant pot nearby. The late-afternoon light is bright and cool, and she holds her head high like a tiny, wrinkled model.

Sphynx cats have little or no coat, so they feel the cold quickly, and a snug sweater on a chilly fall day is practical as well as cute. They also tend to be warm to the touch and love curling up in laps and blankets. Because they have no fur to absorb skin oils, many Sphynx cats need regular baths and ear cleaning, and their skin needs protection from too much sun. Your vet can suggest a routine that suits the individual cat. If you dress a cat at all, make sure the outfit fits loosely, never covers the eyes or nose, and comes off the moment the cat seems unhappy.

The skeleton design is a funny match for such a soft, pink, very much alive kitten. She looks entirely unbothered by the spooky theme and seems more interested in what might be happening out on the street. The open door promises visitors, and she has clearly decided to be the best-dressed greeter on the block.

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