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Grandpa Held Up a Tennis Ball in the Yard. He Was Not Expecting a Cat to Answer.

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Clarence holds a fuzzy yellow ball high in his outstretched hand, grinning from ear to ear, and Sapphire is already in motion. She springs across the grass with one front paw raised mid-stride, ears forward, blue eyes locked on the prize, the very picture of a cat who knows exactly how this game works. The backyard is wide and a little wild, with a tall wooden fence, a folding chair, a watering can, and pots of plants tucked along the edge. Clarence is in his cream cardigan and green tee, clearly having just as much fun as his teammate.

Fetch is usually thought of as a dog game, but plenty of cats love it too, and Siamese are among the breeds often known for it. Many cats learn to bring back small toys on their own, especially if they get attention or another throw as a reward. If your cat shows interest, use lightweight toys sized for cats, such as small balls or soft mice, and avoid anything small enough to swallow. Short, energetic play sessions are great exercise and can help prevent boredom, especially for indoor cats. Outdoors, play inside a secure, fenced area or on a harness and long lead under close supervision.

Clarence will toss the ball, and Sapphire will chase it down, probably trotting back with it held proudly in her jaws. Then they will do it again, and again, until one of them decides it is nap time. Odds are good it will be him.

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