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Grandma Dottie Took Her Rod Down to the Old Dock. Pearl Had Big Expectations.

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The old wooden dock stretches out over the dark, still water, its boards gray and soft with age. A watering can and a few potted plants wait on the bank behind it, along with the garden fence and a tangle of autumn greenery. Dottie sits at the edge in her chunky cable-knit cardigan, silver hair pinned up, holding a fishing rod loosely in one hand while the line trails into the water. She's looking down at Pearl with a gentle, amused smile. The white cat sits right beside her, chest puffed out, golden-green eyes on the line, ears tipped forward as though she's ready to pounce the moment anything bites.

Fishing is a classic draw for cats, with the twitching line, the possibility of a fish, and all those watery smells. It also comes with real hazards. Hooks, lures, and fishing line are among the most dangerous things a cat can encounter, because cats love to play with string and dangling objects, and a swallowed hook or line is an emergency that needs a vet immediately. Keep tackle boxes closed and never leave baited lines unattended. Near water, a well-fitted harness and leash add an extra layer of safety.

Whether or not Dottie lands anything today, she already has the best catch on the dock. Pearl, of course, would happily accept any fish as a personal gift.

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