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Dottie Was Scrubbing the Car When a White Blur Shot Through the Spray

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A gray, drizzly-looking day hasn't stopped Dottie from tackling the car. She's crouched by the front tire in her cozy knit cardigan, silver hair pinned up, scrubbing with a bright yellow sponge while soapy water streams down the side of the dusty sedan. The black hose snakes across the wet driveway, spraying in every direction, and that's where Pearl comes in. The white cat is mid-pounce through the splash, front paws outstretched, ears forward, eyes wide, chasing the sparkling droplets as though they were tiny fleeing mice.

Water-loving cats are less rare than people think, and some simply can't resist a moving stream. Chasing water is a lot like chasing prey: fast, shiny, and unpredictable. A few precautions help keep the game safe. Car soaps and cleaning chemicals can irritate skin and shouldn't be licked off fur, so it's wise to keep a cat away from soapy puddles and wipe its paws with plain water afterward. On chilly days, a soaked cat can get cold quickly, so have a towel ready and a warm place indoors. A pet water fountain can give a splash-happy cat a safer indoor outlet.

Dottie might not finish the car in record time today. But with Pearl putting on a show like this, she's getting a lot more entertainment out of the chore than she bargained for.

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