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The Storm Rolled In. Licorice Knew Exactly Where He Was Going.

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Rain is coming down in silver sheets beyond the porch railing, and Grandma Odessa has no plans to go anywhere. She sits wrapped in a moss-green cardigan, her short silver curls catching the soft gray light, with Licorice settled heavily in her arms. The black cat's yellow-green eyes are fixed on the yard, ears turned toward every drip and splash. Behind them, a wicker basket overflows with folded blankets, a coffee mug waits on the side table, and quilts hang over the railing where the storm can't quite reach.

Plenty of cats are fascinated by rain, even if they want nothing to do with getting wet. The sound, the movement of falling drops, and the shifting smells all give a curious cat something to watch, which is why a covered porch or a window seat can feel like a front-row ticket. If your cat likes outdoor time, a sheltered spot like this lets them enjoy the weather safely. Just keep an eye out during thunder, since loud storms can make some cats anxious. Offering a quiet hiding place indoors, staying calm yourself, and never forcing a nervous cat to stay put all help a jumpy cat ride out the noise.

Licorice doesn't look nervous at all, though. He looks like a cat who knows exactly whose lap is the safest place on the street. Some afternoons are made for doing nothing but listening to the rain together, and these two seem to have mastered the art.

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