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Dottie Was Fixing the Garden Gate. Pearl Brought Her Own Supplies.

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Dusk has crept into the garden, and the porch light glows warm by the door. Dottie crouches beside the old wooden gate in her cardigan, silver hair pinned up, carefully tapping a nail into the weathered post with a hammer. A basket of twine, a pair of pliers, and a few rags lie scattered among the potted rosemary and fallen leaves. Sitting front and center like a proud apprentice, Pearl has a long twig clamped in her mouth, holding it perfectly level and gazing straight ahead with wide golden eyes, ready to hand it over the moment it's needed.

Cats carrying objects in their mouths is a behavior many owners notice, and it's thought to be linked to instinct, since cats naturally carry prey and kittens. Some cats bring their people toys or even random items from around the house as a kind of interaction. It's harmless in most cases, but sticks can splinter and injure a cat's mouth, so gently swapping a twig for a safe toy is a good idea. Repair projects also leave behind nails, screws, and wire, which are dangerous if stepped on or swallowed. A quick sweep of the work area afterward keeps curious paws safe.

The gate will be sturdy again by the time the stars come out. And Pearl will no doubt take full credit for supplying the most important part.

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