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An older man in shorts and a sweater vest sits on a wooden dock with bare feet in the lake as a Bengal cat sits beside him. 23 / 29

Grandpa Ken Dipped His Toes in the Lake. Yuki Sat Down Right at the Edge.

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Down at the end of the wooden dock, the lake water is calm and clear. Grandpa Ken sits on the edge with his pant legs rolled into shorts, bare feet dipped in the cool water, wearing a cream sweater vest over a light blue shirt. He looks down with a gentle, amused smile toward Yuki, who sits upright right beside him on the weathered boards, her pale coat with toffee spots clean and dry. She gazes off toward the water with her blue eyes calm and alert. Behind them, the dock is cluttered with fishing gear, a blue cooler, potted plants, a towel, and a pair of shoes.

Bengals have a reputation for being unusually interested in water compared to most cats. Many owners say their Bengals enjoy dipping their paws in a dripping faucet or batting at water in a bowl, and a few will even hop into a shallow tub. That curiosity is fun, but open water can still be dangerous. Lakes and pools have slippery edges and steep sides, and a cat that falls in may have trouble climbing out. Always supervise a cat near water and consider a harness for outings like this. Fishing gear like hooks and lines should also be kept well out of reach.

Yuki seems content to admire the lake from the dry boards for now, and Ken is happy to enjoy the cool water for both of them. It is a slow, sunny afternoon made better by good company.

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