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Grandpa Wen Lay Down on the Lawn for a Quick Rest. Misty Saw Her Chance.

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Flat on his back in the soft backyard grass, Grandpa Wen has drifted off with his glasses slightly askew and his navy argyle sweater vest rising and falling with each slow breath. Sprawled across his chest and shoulder like a plush fur stole is Misty, a blue point Ragdoll with a cream body, smoky gray-blue face and ears, and a big feathery tail. Her eyes are shut and one gray paw dangles loosely over his collar. A green watering can, clay pots, and a weathered wooden fence surround the peaceful patch of lawn.

Ragdolls are famous for exactly this kind of behavior. The breed is known for its relaxed, affectionate temperament, and many Ragdolls go limp and floppy when picked up, which is how they earned their name. They tend to follow their people from room to room and love lying on laps and chests. They're large, slow-maturing cats, often taking a few years to reach full size. Because they're so trusting and laid-back, Ragdolls are generally best kept as indoor cats, with supervised outdoor time in a secure yard, on a harness, or in an enclosed catio. Outdoor dangers like cars, predators, and toxic plants are real risks for such a gentle cat.

Their semi-long, silky coat is lovely to touch but benefits from regular brushing, a couple of times a week, to prevent tangles, especially around the belly and behind the legs.

Right now, though, nobody is grooming or going anywhere. Grandpa Wen is the best mattress in the yard, and Misty has no intention of giving up her spot.

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