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Grandma Loretta Grabbed Her Hammer to Fix the Fence. Saffron Brought Her Own Supplies.

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The old wooden fence has seen better days, with loose boards and a few gaps, and Grandma Loretta is on the job. She crouches beside it in a faded denim jacket over a flowered blouse, glasses on, steadying a board with one hand and gripping a hammer with the other. Right beside the fence sits Saffron, chin raised proudly, a small twig clamped in her mouth like she has brought her own building material. Clay pots of herbs, a blue bucket of tools, a pair of work gloves draped on a post, and a coiled hose fill the cluttered backyard workshop.

Some cats love to carry things around, and Abyssinians are often described as having a playful, almost dog-like streak. Carrying toys, bringing items to their people, or even playing fetch are behaviors some owners report. It is a sweet habit, but it is worth checking what your cat picks up. Small sticks can splinter, and nails, screws, and wire from a project site can cause serious injuries if mouthed or stepped on. When working on home repairs, keep hardware in closed containers and sweep up debris afterward. A cat-safe toy offered in place of a stick can help redirect the urge to help.

The fence will be fixed eventually, and maybe a little faster without the assistant. But Grandma Loretta would never turn down a helper who shows up so proudly with her own supplies. Every project needs a foreman, after all.

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