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Elderly couple holding hands at the end of a lake dock with their feet in the water, a grey Russian Blue cat sitting nearby. 24 / 31

Grandma Dipped Her Feet in the Lake. Misty Kept Hers Very Dry.

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Overcast skies hang over a still, silvery lake fringed with reeds and trees. At the end of a weathered wooden dock, Grandpa in a navy jacket and green cap sits close to Grandma, who wears a grey cardigan over a blue plaid shirt with her jeans rolled up and her bare feet resting in the cool water. Their hands are clasped together on his knee. A few planks away, perfectly dry and perfectly content, Misty the Russian Blue sits upright, her green eyes glowing as she keeps watch over her two favorite people.

Most cats prefer to avoid water, and Misty is clearly happy to supervise from the dry part of the dock. While cats can swim if they must, they generally do not enjoy it, and deep water can be dangerous. Around lakes, pools, or ponds, a cat should always be supervised and ideally on a harness and leash. Docks can be slippery, and a cat that falls in may struggle to climb back out. Some cats are fascinated by moving water, though, and may paw at ripples or watch fish. Fresh drinking water should be offered on outings, since lake water can contain bacteria or algae that are not safe for pets.

There is a quiet joy in sitting side by side at the water's edge with nothing to do and nowhere to be. This couple has found it, and Misty, dry paws and all, has found it right along with them.

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