A Tiny Dinosaur Was Out on the Sidewalk and Not Afraid of Anything
Green spikes run down her hood and back, and a grey tabby kitten stands on a concrete sidewalk with a sideways, amber-eyed stare. The dinosaur costume is soft and floppy, with a pointed row of felt plates, and it frames her little face perfectly. Behind her there is a lawn, some shrubs, and a house with a carved pumpkin in the window. A few fall leaves are scattered over the pavement.
Many kittens enjoy playing with anything that moves, so a costume with a swishing tail or dangling spikes can turn into a toy that she tries to chase. That is mostly harmless, but supervise the first try to make sure nothing is chewed off and swallowed. Any outdoor walk with a kitten should happen on a harness and leash, since young cats can bolt at sudden noises. Gray tabbies are a common, healthy-looking coat color that appears in many breeds and mixes, and their personalities vary widely. Ask your vet when your kitten can safely begin outdoor adventures.
She looks ready to stomp down the sidewalk, although the roar is probably a tiny meow. Something off to the side has caught her eye, perhaps a rolling leaf or a distant trick-or-treater. If the dinosaur ever goes extinct again, it will only be because someone offered a snack. Until then, the sidewalk belongs to her, and every crunchy leaf is a new fossil to investigate.
