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Grandpa Got Out His Hammer to Fix the Fence. Two Cats Showed Up Ready to Work.

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The old wooden fence has a few boards that have seen better days, and Grandpa Earl is on it. Glasses on, sleeves pushed up, he brings a claw hammer down on a stubborn nail, his denim shirt and suspenders dusted from the work. In front of the fence, his two helpers have taken their posts. A striped tabby sits with a twig clamped crosswise in its mouth, looking very pleased with itself, as though it has fetched exactly the right tool. Next to it, Peaches sits tall in a navy collar, her pink skin and big ears catching the light, gazing off with the calm, supervisory air of a foreman. A basket of tools, a blue watering can, and scattered nails litter the ground.

Home repair projects can be surprisingly hazardous for pets. Loose nails, screws, and splinters can injure paws or be swallowed, and paint, wood stain, and sealants often contain chemicals that are harmful if licked. Sweeping up hardware as you go and keeping containers sealed makes a big difference. Hammering and power tools can also be loud and startling. If your cats like to hang around while you work, give them a safe spot a short distance away. For a hairless Sphynx, rough wood and sharp edges are more likely to scratch the skin, so keeping them clear of the work area is especially wise.

Earl may be doing the actual hammering, but his crew has clearly divided up the remaining jobs. One brought supplies, the other is in charge of quality control, and the fence is in very good paws.

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