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Grandma Was Watering the Petunias. Marmalade Was Sitting Right Next to Them.

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The raised flower bed beside the old blue house is bursting with color: pink petunias, spikes of purple lavender, and a few small yellow blooms tucked in between. Odessa leans over it in her chambray shirt, tipping a galvanized watering can so a sparkling shower pours down onto the petunias. A trowel and a pair of yellow gloves lie in the dirt nearby, and a laundry basket waits on the porch. Sitting right in the middle of the bed, only inches from the spray, is Marmalade. He watches the stream of water with round, fascinated eyes, his fluffy orange tail curled around his paws, clearly debating whether to pounce on the droplets or stay perfectly dry.

Cats are often curious about running water, even if most dislike getting wet. Moving water catches their attention because it sparkles and makes sound, which is why many cats enjoy drinking from a faucet or a pet fountain. In the garden, it is worth knowing that some popular flowers can be dangerous to cats. All true lilies are highly toxic to cats, even in small amounts, and plants like tulips, daffodils, and foxglove can also cause problems. Petunias and many herbs are generally considered safer choices. Avoid using slug pellets, chemical fertilizers, or cocoa mulch in areas where your cat roams.

Marmalade will likely decide to keep his paws dry and simply supervise. Odessa will finish her watering with a smile, and the flower bed will be all the more beautiful with one fluffy orange bloom sitting right in the middle.

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