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Grandpa Was Busy Picking Apples. His Siamese Was Busy Investigating the Ground.

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Branches heavy with glossy red apples arch overhead, and the orchard grass below is dotted with windfalls. Clarence kneels on one knee in his green cable-knit cardigan, reaching up to twist a ripe apple from its stem, his gaze drifting down with a look of mild amusement. That is because Sapphire has her own project going. She is prowling low through the grass, nose lowered to a fallen apple, whiskers forward, conducting a very thorough investigation. Rows of trees fade into a hazy, golden background, and the whole scene feels like the first cool weekend of fall.

Cats explore the world largely through their noses, and a fallen apple, with its sweet scent and the insects it attracts, is endlessly interesting. Most cats are not interested in eating fruit, since they are obligate carnivores who need meat-based diets. Still, it helps to know that apple seeds, stems, and leaves contain compounds that are not safe for pets, and rotting fruit can grow mold. If your cat joins you outside, keep her on a harness and leash, and steer her away from fermenting windfalls. Orchards may also use sprays, so a quick paw wipe once you get home is a sensible habit.

Clarence will fill his basket soon enough, and the kitchen will smell like apple pie by evening. Sapphire's contribution will be limited to supervision and the occasional sniff, but she takes the role seriously. Harvest time is better with company.

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