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A black and white tuxedo kitten sits on a doormat looking at an older couple arriving with a bag of food at the door. 7 / 22

The Relatives Arrived With Pies, and the Kitten Met Them at the Door

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The door is open, the guests are on the threshold, and the tuxedo kitten is first in line. She sits on a woven mat in the entryway, white chest and paws gleaming, her face turned up to greet the older couple who have just arrived. The woman carries a dish and a tote, the man wears a cap and jacket behind her, and a row of coats hangs by the wall.

Holiday arrivals are the most common moment for a cat to dash out, because an open door and loud voices create a rush of excitement. If your kitten likes to greet visitors, a baby gate, a closed interior door, or a helper who watches the entrance can keep her safe. A microchip and a breakaway collar with an ID tag are smart insurance in case she does slip out. Tuxedo cats are not a breed but a coat pattern, and their personalities vary widely, though many have a reputation for being social and outgoing. She may simply love company. Let her sniff the guests, let people sit down before greeting her, and let her choose how close she gets.

Cats who like visitors are lucky, because a house full of family can be a lot of fun for a social kitten.

At this doorway, the welcome committee is small, but very sure of its job.

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