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A Scottish Fold Waited Under Orange Lights as the Evening Began

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A gray Scottish Fold sits on the steps of a covered porch, with strings of orange lights glowing along the roof and a few small pumpkins glowing at the edge of the steps. Her round face is calm, her golden eyes look straight at the camera, and her folded ears lie flat on her head. A window on the house glows warmly behind her, and a stand of autumn trees shows through the dusk beyond the railing.

String lights give a porch a lovely glow, but cords are risky around cats. Chewing on a plugged-in wire can cause burns or shock, and cats can get wound up in loose strings. Run lights where she cannot reach them, use outdoor-rated cords with a timer, and unplug them if she tends to chew. Scottish Folds are usually sweet, laid-back cats, and many are content to sit and watch. Because of the gene that causes the folded ears, the breed can have joint and cartilage issues, so regular vet checkups are wise. A cat on a porch at night should always be supervised, ideally on a harness, since evening traffic and wildlife can pose risks.

The orange glow suits her gray coat, which takes on a soft warmth in the dusk.

She sits quietly and enjoys the view of a perfectly lit evening.

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