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A smiling grandpa sits on a boardwalk bench with a frowning white Persian cat in his lap and a bag of beach gear beside him. 33 / 36

Grandpa Packed Up Everything for a Day at the Beach. Pearl Had Strong Feelings.

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The beach boardwalk is grey and breezy, with weathered railings, a beach shack in the background, and sand stretching out toward the water. Grandpa Gus sits on a wooden bench with his beach gear piled beside him: a canvas tote stuffed with supplies, a water bottle, a towel, a pair of flip-flops, and a mesh bag. He's smiling down tenderly and stroking the cat in his lap. Pearl, for her part, is wearing the famous Persian frown at full strength, flat face scrunched and amber eyes narrowed, looking about as unimpressed by the seaside as a cat can possibly look.

That grumpy expression is partly just a Persian's face. The breed's flat, rounded features and downturned mouth can make them look displeased even when they're perfectly content. Still, beach trips call for extra thought with any cat. Sand can be hot underfoot, wind and noise can be stressful, and sun exposure is a concern for white cats, whose ears and noses can burn. Flat-faced breeds can also overheat more easily, so shade, fresh water, and short visits are important. A secure carrier or harness keeps a cat from bolting in an unfamiliar place. Many cats are honestly happier at home, so consider your cat's personality before planning a seaside outing.

Pearl may never admit it, but she's sitting in the warmest, safest spot on the boardwalk. And Gus seems happy enough to enjoy the sea breeze for both of them.

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