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A grandma with a silver braid flips pancakes in a skillet while a black Maine Coon cat sits on the counter beside the stove. 2 / 24

Grandma Nell Was Flipping Pancakes When She Realized She Had an Audience

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Saturday breakfast is happening in Nell's sunny little kitchen, where open shelves hold jars and dishes, a dish towel hangs from a hook, and a potted plant soaks up the light. She stands at the gas stove in her denim shirt, braid swinging, sliding a spatula under a pair of golden pancakes in a cast-iron skillet. A small bowl of butter waits beside the burner, and a green oven mitt lies folded on the counter. In the foreground, Onyx sits like a furry black statue on the countertop, his massive ruff fluffed out and his ear tufts sharp against the light. His golden eyes are trained on the skillet with polite, unwavering attention.

Maine Coons are known for being curious and people oriented, which often means they want to be wherever the action is, including the kitchen. Since they are large and athletic, countertops are easy for them to reach. For safety, it is best to keep cats well away from the stove, since hot burners, open flames, and spitting oil can cause serious burns, and long, fluffy fur is especially at risk near a gas flame. A cat tree or a stool placed at a safe distance gives a curious cat a good view without the danger. Butter, batter, and syrup are best kept for people, too.

Onyx does not seem to mind waiting his turn. Nell might slip him a cat treat once the pancakes are stacked, and he will gladly accept, as patient and dignified as any breakfast guest could be.

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