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A Birman Cat Wears Tiny Bat Wings in Front of the Cobwebbed Porch

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Blue eyes wide and bright, a seal point Birman sits at the edge of a weathered porch with a pair of tiny black bat wings strapped to her back. Her cream coat fades into a dark mask and tail, and her four paws are tipped in perfectly white socks, which look especially sharp against the gray boards. She holds a calm, regal pose, as if flying were simply beneath her.

Behind her, cobwebs drape over the railing, a plastic spider clings to the siding, and an autumn wreath hangs on the dark front door. Orange mums and a few pumpkins fill the corner of the steps, while fallen leaves gather on the boards. We'll call her Duchess. She is the most elegant bat on the street.

Birmans are gentle, social cats with silky medium-long coats and a sweet, steady temperament. Their white gloves are a signature feature, and they tend to enjoy being around people, often following their families from room to room. Their coat is less prone to matting than some long-haired breeds, but a few brushings a week keeps it looking its best. For Halloween costumes, soft wings are fine if they fit loosely and your cat is comfortable, but remove them if she starts to hide or stiffen. Fake cobwebs are a real hazard because pets can swallow the stretchy fibers or get tangled, so keep them well out of paw's reach.

Duchess stays put, wings in place, calm as ever, the queen of the porch for one fancy night.

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