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A Skeleton Sweater Made This Gray Cat the Spookiest Doorman Around

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A round-faced blue-gray British Shorthair sits by a white front door in a black knit sweater printed with a white skeleton, complete with a little skull and a ribcage. Her copper eyes look off to one side, her ears are alert, and her plush gray coat blends with the dark sweater. A small pumpkin, a shoe, and fallen leaves sit on the threshold behind her.

A skeleton sweater is a gentle costume idea because it is more like regular clothing than a full outfit. Even so, a sweater should fit comfortably, not too snug at the chest or legs, and should only be worn for brief periods with supervision. Look for knits without loose threads or buttons, since a cat could chew and swallow them. British Shorthairs have dense coats that keep them warm, so overheating is possible if she wears it too long. An open door on Halloween is a particular risk, so watch it closely. A calm, ID-tagged, microchipped cat is better prepared if she slips out, but it is much better to keep her inside.

The black-and-white skeleton pattern looks especially sharp against her gray fur.

She waits by the door like a spooky doorman, with the calm of a cat who has seen every costume before. Her tail curls neatly around her feet, and the skeleton on her chest seems to be keeping watch too.

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