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A close-up of a ruddy Abyssinian cat on a garden patio while an elderly couple shares breakfast at a small wooden table. 28 / 38

Harold Set Out Croissants on the Patio. Saffron Got Very, Very Close.

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Breakfast has moved outdoors, and the little wooden patio table is set with croissants, a bowl of berries and fruit, butter, and steaming coffee. Ruth, in a green cardigan, and Harold, in a plaid shirt with his sleeves rolled, sit across from each other, smiling and chatting in the soft morning glow. Front and center, though, is Saffron, whose big ears and wide amber eyes fill the foreground as she leans close, whiskers forward, clearly very interested in the delicious smells drifting off that table. Pots of rosemary and herbs line the patio stones beside them.

A cat curious about your breakfast plate is completely normal, but many people foods aren't good for cats. Butter, rich pastries, and dairy can cause tummy trouble, and some fruits, such as grapes and raisins, are better kept well away from pets. Cats need a diet built around animal protein, so the healthiest way to include them in mealtime is with their own food or a cat-specific treat. If you dine outside, also keep an eye on garden plants, since some common ones, like lilies, are very dangerous to cats. Herbs like rosemary are generally considered safer, but it's still best to discourage nibbling.

Harold and Ruth look delighted to start the day together in the fresh air. Saffron's looking delighted too, mostly at the croissants, but she'll settle for a scratch behind those enormous ears.

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