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A Maine Coon Wearing a Ghost Sheet Has Never Looked Less Spooky

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The ghost is not very frightening, but he is extremely serious. A brown tabby Maine Coon sits on a gray couch with a white sheet draped over his head, two dark eye holes cut out above his own golden eyes. His tufted ears poke up against the fabric, his whiskers are fanned out, and he gives the camera a deadpan stare that says he has been wearing this for exactly as long as he plans to.

Behind him, a plaid blanket lies over the sofa arm, a plant with dried stems stands by a doorway, and a tiny pumpkin sits in the corner. We'll call him Boo. His ghost sheet slips a little off one side, which only makes it funnier. He is simply a very large cat wearing a very small haunting.

Maine Coons are one of the largest domestic cat breeds, known for being gentle, sociable, and talkative in a chirpy, trilling way. They often follow their people from room to room, and many enjoy dogs and children. Their thick, shaggy coat needs regular brushing to prevent mats. If you try a ghost costume, keep in mind that a loose sheet can block vision or hearing, and some cats get frightened or tangled. Use a small, light piece of fabric, stay close, and remove it quickly if your cat seems upset. Offer a treat or some praise afterward so the experience stays positive, and never leave a cat unsupervised with fabric over his head.

Boo sits tall and unbothered, a gentle giant in a ghost's clothing, and the only thing he haunts is the couch.

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