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Grandpa Kenji Poured His Afternoon Tea. A Curly Little Guest Climbed Onto the Table.

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A delicate teapot, a cup of amber tea and a little plate of cookies are arranged on a lace tablecloth, and Grandpa Kenji is enjoying his afternoon ritual. He sits in a brown diamond-patterned sweater vest over a plaid shirt, glasses on, smiling with quiet amusement at his guest. Pepper has climbed right onto the table, wavy black fur gleaming and huge ears turned up, gazing toward the teapot as if she expects to be served next. Folded blankets, a stack of papers, a basket of yarn and a leafy plant fill the shelves of the cozy room behind them.

Tea time is lovely to share, but a few things are worth knowing when a cat is involved. Tea contains caffeine, which is harmful to cats, so cups and used tea bags should stay out of reach. Hot liquids and teapots can also cause burns if knocked over by a curious paw. Many cookies contain ingredients that cats should not eat, such as chocolate, raisins or certain sweeteners. Devon Rex cats are known for being especially curious and food-motivated, and many will try to sample whatever their people are eating. Offering a cat treat on a separate dish lets them join in safely.

An afternoon tea ritual brings a calm pause to the day, and for many older adults it is a cherished habit. Sharing it with a pet makes the table feel full.

Pepper is clearly hoping for a seat of honor and a cookie of her own. Kenji may compromise with a treat and a gentle scratch behind those enormous ears.

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