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A Quiet Kitten Had the Best Seat for the Neighborhood Parade

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Out past the windowpane, a few small trick-or-treaters in costumes drift along the street while porch lights glow in orange and gold. Inside, a blue-grey kitten sits on the sill with her ears forward and her emerald eyes tracking every movement. A rumpled blanket, a small toy, and a pumpkin lie scattered on the window seat beside her, and the room is lit by a warm lamp.

Window watching is one of the best forms of entertainment for an indoor cat. It gives her something to track, and it exercises her hunting instincts without any risk. Russian Blues are usually described as gentle, intelligent, and a little shy with strangers, which makes a cozy window seat a perfect spot on a busy night when the doorbell keeps ringing. If your cat gets overwhelmed by visitors, set up a quiet room with water, a litter box, and a hiding place, and consider keeping her away from the door so she cannot slip outside. A microchip and a collar with a tag are good ideas for any cat, and your vet can help you set one up.

She seems to be soaking in the whole parade without a care. Every little witch and superhero is a fresh show to her. The best part of Halloween for a kitten might be a front-row seat to all the action, with no costumes required.

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