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Grandpa Harold Set the Table for Tea. His Ragdoll Took the Seat Across From Him.

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Afternoon tea is served, and the guest of honor has taken her seat directly on the tablecloth. Grandpa Harold leans in with a delighted smile, his white hair tousled, red plaid flannel buttoned over a gray tee. Across from him, Pudding rests her front paws on the lace like a duchess at a garden party, her full cream ruff fluffed and her blue eyes locked on his. Between them sit a delicate cup of amber tea with a silver spoon, a plate of golden cookies, and a little dish of butter. A brass lamp glows warmly, mugs hang in a cabinet, and potted plants line the window.

Tea time is a lovely ritual to share, but the menu is best kept separate. Black and green teas contain caffeine, which is toxic to cats, so cups should never be left unattended where a curious tongue can reach. Butter and buttery cookies are too rich for a cat's digestion, and sweets in general have no place in their diet. If you'd like your cat to feel included, set out a small saucer of fresh water or a few of their regular treats on their own little plate. Ragdolls in particular tend to crave companionship, so simply having a seat near the action is often reward enough.

Pudding seems perfectly content with conversation and good company rather than cookies. Harold, for his part, appears to have found the ideal tea partner: attentive, elegant, and very good at listening. Some traditions are just better shared.

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