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Grandpa Harold Started Whittling on the Porch. Pudding Became His Biggest Critic.

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Curls of pale wood drift down onto the porch boards one at a time, and Pudding is tracking every single one. Grandpa Harold leans over the railing in his red plaid flannel, glasses low on his nose, carefully shaving thin ribbons from a small block of wood with a pocketknife. The pile of shavings is growing steadily on the weathered planks. Pudding sits right beside it, her long cream fur fluffed, chocolate ears tipped forward, and her blue eyes narrowed as she studies the falling bits like a scientist observing an experiment. The backyard garden, a chain-link fence, and a watering can are visible behind them.

Wood shavings can look like the world's best toy to a curious cat, so a few precautions are worthwhile if your cat likes to supervise hobbies. Keep knives and sharp tools well out of paw's reach and never leave them lying around unattended. Small wood chips and splinters can cause mouth injuries or digestive trouble if chewed or swallowed, so sweep up shavings when you're done. Some woods, finishes, stains, and varnishes may be harmful to pets, so store those securely and work with them in a well-ventilated area away from your cat. A cardboard scratcher nearby can give a busy-pawed cat something safe to do.

Pudding seems content to watch rather than pounce, at least for now. Harold has the steady hands, and she has the patience. Whatever he's carving, she's clearly already approved of the process.

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