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An elderly man in an olive sweater sits on a covered porch beside a tuxedo cat perched on the railing as rain falls outside. 9 / 22

The Rain Canceled Grandpa Ken's Plans. Domino Didn't Mind One Bit.

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Rain streams off the edge of the porch roof in silver lines, soaking the lawn and the shrubs beyond the railing. Under the shelter of the overhang, Grandpa Ken sits in an olive sweater and light blue collar, gazing out at the weather with a faint, faraway smile. Domino has claimed the railing right beside him, white paws tucked neatly in front and ears turned toward the drumming sound. A potted fern sits nearby, and the gray-green neighborhood fades into the mist behind them. Neither of them needs to go anywhere today.

Lots of cats are fascinated by rain from a safe, dry spot. The sound, the moving droplets, and the birds and bugs that stir after a shower all give an indoor or porch cat plenty to watch. Window perches and covered porches provide this kind of free entertainment, which experts often call environmental enrichment. If your cat spends time on a porch, make sure railings are secure and there are no gaps a startled cat could slip through, especially during storms when thunder can cause sudden bolting. Some cats get nervous with loud weather, so a quiet indoor hiding spot with a familiar blanket gives them somewhere to retreat.

Rainy afternoons tend to stretch out in the nicest way. With a warm sweater and a good companion on the rail, Ken has everything he needs to wait out the shower.

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