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Grandpa Harold Brought His Ragdoll to the Beach. She Skipped the Sand Entirely.

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The sky over the beach is soft gray, the dune grass is bending in the breeze, and Grandpa Harold has found a bench on the weathered boardwalk. He's in his trusty red flannel and wire-rimmed glasses, grinning down at the fluffy bundle in his arms. Pudding lounges belly-up on his lap, the way only a Ragdoll would, one chocolate paw resting on his shirt as she gazes up at him with brilliant blue eyes. Her pale coat ruffles in the wind. Behind them, the ocean meets the sand in a hazy line, and a lifeguard stand sits far down the shore.

Ragdolls got their name from their tendency to go relaxed and floppy when picked up, a trait many owners adore. That said, every cat is an individual, and being held in a new place can still feel unsettling. If you bring a cat somewhere like the beach, a well-fitted harness and leash are essential, because an unexpected gull or a slamming car door can trigger a sudden escape. Keep outings short, offer fresh water, avoid hot midday sand and boards, and never let a cat drink seawater. Most importantly, if your cat seems tense or frightened, a cozy afternoon at home is a perfectly fine choice.

Pudding, at least, seems completely at ease, lounging in Harold's arms like the ocean breeze was arranged especially for her. With a lap this comfortable and a view this wide, it's easy to see why.

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