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A cream British Shorthair kitten looks out of the open top of a carved jack-o'-lantern on a wooden floor. 10 / 25

Look Closely at the Pumpkin's Grin. Something Else Is Smiling Too.

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Poking her head out of the top of a freshly carved jack-o'-lantern, a cream kitten looks over the rim with bright, green-gold eyes. The pumpkin has a wide toothy grin, triangle eyes, and a nose cut in the middle, and her little face seems to line up almost perfectly with it. The scene sits on a wood floor in a hallway, with jackets on hooks, shoes by the wall, and a woven mat nearby.

A hollow pumpkin makes an ideal hideout, since cats love enclosed spaces that feel snug and safe. Cardboard boxes, paper bags, and baskets work the same way. If you carve a pumpkin for your home, a few safety points matter. Never place a real candle inside when a pet can reach it, because a curious cat can knock it over or singe whiskers. Battery-operated lights are the safer choice. Pumpkin flesh is usually fine in small amounts, but moldy or old pumpkins are not, so throw out carved ones after a few days and ask your vet about anything your pet has eaten.

The kitten's soft round face and pale coat fit the pumpkin like a nesting doll. She does not seem in any hurry to climb out. Maybe it is the warmth of the hallway, or maybe she simply approves of a house that comes with a spare round bed in the autumn.

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