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The Jack-o'-Lantern Had a Real Face Inside It This Year

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A wrinkly gray Devon Rex cat has climbed inside a hollowed-out jack-o'-lantern and is looking out through the big open top. Her huge ears stand straight up, her large eyes glow yellow-green, and the jagged carved teeth below her chin make it look as if the pumpkin is wearing her as a mask. Behind her, a plaid blanket on a chair, family photos, and a cluttered counter fill the warm kitchen.

Devon Rex cats are known for large ears, curly coats, and a playful personality, and they like to be involved with everything going on. A hollow pumpkin is an attractive den, and most cats like small enclosed places where they feel safe. Plain carved pumpkins are usually safe for cats to sit in, but there are a few things to check. Never put a lit candle inside if a cat is around, since an open flame in a pumpkin can burn whiskers or tip over, and a battery-operated light is a much safer choice. Pumpkins left out for days can grow mold or attract bugs, so toss old ones. Wash off any carving residue, and keep seeds and pulp out of reach to prevent an upset stomach.

Cats are natural hiders, and few hideouts are as dramatic as a carved pumpkin.

She seems to know she is the best decoration in the house.

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