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Grandpa Dipped His Feet in the Water. His Siamese Had Strong Feelings About It.

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Evening is settling in, a porch light glows overhead, and Grandpa Walter has pulled up his pant legs to dangle his feet in the cool water off the wooden dock. He grins with his eyes half closed, enjoying the splash, wearing a mossy cable-knit cardigan over a grey tee. Sapphire sits beside him on the dry planks, blue eyes wide and fixed on the ripples, clearly fascinated but not about to dip a paw. A green watering can, a pile of blue towels and the soft lights of a nearby house complete the peaceful backyard scene.

Many cats are intrigued by water while having no desire to get wet. Some experts suggest this may be partly because a cat's coat does not dry quickly and wet fur can make them cold and heavy. Moving water, like ripples or splashes, often draws their curiosity because it catches the light and makes interesting sounds. Near ponds or lakes, cats should be supervised, as slippery edges and deep water can be dangerous. A harness can help keep an adventurous cat from wandering too close. Fresh drinking water should always be available, since pond water may contain bacteria or algae.

Cooling your feet in the water at the end of a warm day is a simple pleasure, and doing it beside a beloved pet makes it even sweeter.

Walter can splash all he likes. Sapphire is quite happy to keep watch from the dry side of things.

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