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A pink hairless Sphynx cat with large ears peers from behind a gray foam tombstone in a yard of fallen leaves. 19 / 21

A Hairless Sphynx Cat Peeks Out From Behind a Yard Tombstone

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A pink, wrinkled Sphynx peeks from behind a gray tombstone, huge ears standing tall and pale green eyes fixed on something just out of view. Her skin looks like soft velvet, her cheeks have tiny creases, and her nose is a shade of rosy pink. The tombstone is blocky and gray, and dried leaves gather around its base, a few black spikes poking out beside it.

Behind her, a house with cream siding, a driveway, and a garage frames a quiet autumn street. A second tombstone sits in the foreground, mostly out of focus. We'll call her Wraith. She is certainly the most convincing ghost in the yard, although she is mainly looking for a warm spot.

Sphynx cats have no coat, which means they feel warm to the touch and need extra care. Their skin can get oily and dusty, so they usually need regular baths, and their ears need cleaning more often than most cats'. They also get cold easily and sunburn if they spend time in direct sunlight, so outdoor time should be brief and supervised, especially on a chilly Halloween afternoon. Sphynxes are known for being social, energetic, and very attached to their people, often seeking out laps and blankets. Keep graveyard decorations clear of sharp stakes and wires, and be careful with fake cobwebs, which can tangle or be swallowed. Ask your vet about skin care and safe outdoor time.

Wraith stays behind her tombstone for another moment, alert and a little mysterious, and then it's back to a warm blanket.

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