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The Party Got Loud, So the Kitten Found a Hideout in the Coats

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Guests have piled their coats on the spare bed, and one of them turned out to be a kitten. A reddish Abyssinian is curled in a tight crescent on a dark blue jacket, her face tucked down and her fur nearly the same warm tone as the autumn light. A plaid blanket, a patterned quilt, and a small pumpkin sit nearby, and somewhere beyond the door, the Thanksgiving party hums along.

Big gatherings can be stressful for cats, and many look for a quiet hideaway when the house fills with voices, footsteps, and cooking smells. A bed full of soft coats is a perfect retreat: it is dim, warm, and smells familiar. It helps to set up a quiet room on purpose, with water, a bed, a litter box, and the door closed so no one wanders in. If your kitten is the shy type, there is no need to push her to meet guests. Abyssinians are usually social, but even the friendliest kitten needs rest. One small warning: check pockets and zippers before shaking out coats, since a sleeping cat can be well hidden.

Kittens also tend to nap right after big adventures, and a house full of new people counts as an adventure.

The feast can go on without her. She has found the best seat in the house, and it is soft.

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