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Grandpa Ken Was Winding Down With Lemonade at Dusk. Yuki Was Just Waking Up.

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Evening is falling softly over the neighborhood, and the porch light has just flicked on. Grandpa Ken sits on the back porch in a brown knit sweater vest and blue shirt, sipping a tall glass of lemonade with ice and a lemon slice through a straw. Potted plants line the wooden railing, a plaid blanket hangs over a chair, and the trees beyond are turning dark against the sky. Perched on a woven chair cushion right in front of him is Yuki, her pale snow Bengal coat patterned with soft gray rosettes. She looks up toward the camera with wide blue eyes and an alert, curious expression, ears tilted forward.

Dusk is one of the most active times of day for many cats. They are naturally crepuscular, which means they tend to be most alert around dawn and dusk, when their ancestors did much of their hunting. That is why your cat might suddenly perk up and want to play just as you are winding down. For Bengals, who have energy to spare, a short evening play session can help them settle more easily at night. Lemonade, by the way, is not for sharing. Citrus can upset a cat's stomach, and cats generally dislike citrus smells anyway. Fresh water is all she needs.

Ken finishes his drink slowly, enjoying the cool air and the hush of the evening. Yuki keeps him company, wide awake and watching the yard, as the porch light glows warm behind them.

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