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The Best Seat for Trick-or-Treat Night Was the Cat's Windowsill

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From a windowsill inside, a cinnamon Abyssinian watches the street outside, where a group of trick-or-treaters walks past. A tiny ghost in a white sheet, a witch in a pointed black hat, and a child in an orange costume carry buckets along the sidewalk. The cat's ears are pricked, her golden eyes follow them, and the warm lamp light and cozy couch behind her contrast with the autumn dusk outside.

Halloween night can be exciting, and sometimes stressful, for cats. Doorbells, costumes, and strangers can startle even confident cats, and the open front door is the biggest risk for escape. If your cat is a window watcher like this one, a perch with a view is a lovely way to enjoy the show from safety. If she gets nervous, offer a quiet room away from the door with water, a bed, and a toy. Keep candy bowls out of reach, since chocolate, wrappers, and sugar-free sweeteners are all unsafe for pets. Abyssinians are curious, active cats who love observing, so they often find this the best entertainment of the year.

A cat's sharp ears and eyes make her the perfect lookout for approaching visitors.

She does not need a costume tonight, because she has the best seat in the house. Every time a bucket rattles outside, her ears swivel, and the whole couch stays quiet behind her as she takes in the parade.

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