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Grandpa Went Apple Picking With His Hairless Cat. She Took the Job Very Seriously.

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Ripe red apples hang heavy on the branches, and plenty more have already tumbled into the grass. Grandpa Earl, in a dark knit beanie, flannel shirt, and suspenders, kneels under the tree and reaches up to pluck one more, smiling to himself. Down at ground level, Peaches the Sphynx is conducting a thorough investigation. The pink, wrinkly cat stalks low among the windfalls, nose nearly touching an apple, enormous ears tipped forward and her green eyes narrowed in deep concentration. Her long, thin tail curls up behind her, and dry autumn leaves crunch beneath her bare-looking paws.

Sphynx cats are often described as curious, social, and highly energetic, and they tend to want to be part of whatever their people are doing. Because they have little or no fur, they lose body heat quickly and can get chilly on cool fall days, so outdoor time should be short and supervised, and some owners use a snug cat sweater. Their exposed skin is also vulnerable to sunburn, so shady spots matter even when the air feels cool. When it comes to the orchard itself, apple seeds, stems, and leaves are not good for pets, and fermenting fallen fruit should be cleared away. Talk to your vet if your cat nibbles something that worries you.

Earl gathers the apples, and Peaches makes sure every single one on the ground is properly sniffed and approved. It's a team effort, and both of them take their part very seriously.

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