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A smiling older couple in cream sweaters sit on a boardwalk bench by the beach, holding a tortoiseshell cat on their laps. 6 / 34

A Breezy Day on the Boardwalk, and Mabel Got the Best Seat

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A sea breeze tugs at June's silver hair as she laughs, and Walt grins beside her on a weathered bench along the beach boardwalk. Mabel the tortoiseshell sits across their laps, held gently in June's hands, ears forward as she takes in the salt air and the strange new sounds. Dune grass waves behind the wooden railing, beach houses line the shore in the distance, and the couple's matching cream sweaters are just right for a cool, overcast day by the water.

Some cats enjoy short outings, but most do best with a careful, gradual approach. If you want to bring a cat somewhere new, a well-fitted harness and leash, or a secure carrier, is much safer than relying on holding them, because an unexpected noise like a gull or a passing bike can make even a calm cat bolt. Start with short trips to quiet places and watch for signs of stress such as flattened ears, crouching, or trying to hide. Make sure your cat is microchipped and wearing identification, and bring water if you will be out for a while. Plenty of cats prefer staying home, and that is perfectly fine too.

Whether it was the waves, the fresh air or simply the company, everyone on this bench looks content. Some of the best days are just a quiet seat, a good view and the ones you love close by.

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