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Grandpa Otis Takes His Coffee on the Front Steps. Saffron Never Misses It.

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Steam curls from a cream-colored mug as Grandpa Otis leans forward on the concrete front steps, savoring his first sip of the morning. He's bundled in a soft, oatmeal-colored cardigan, glasses perched on his nose, his white beard catching the early light. Right beside him, Saffron has settled onto the step, her ruddy coat glowing in warm tones and her almond eyes fixed on the mug with keen interest. Rubber boots wait by the door, and the wooden railing frames a quiet view of the yard.

Abyssinians are known for being highly alert and social. They tend to want to be wherever their people are, and their curiosity means they'll check out anything new, including your morning coffee. Caffeine, though, is dangerous for cats. Even small amounts from coffee, tea, or used coffee grounds can cause symptoms like restlessness, a racing heart, and tremors. It's best to keep mugs out of reach and dispose of coffee grounds where pets can't get into them. If your cat does get some caffeine, contact your vet right away. Abyssinians also tend to be quite active and agile, so providing climbing shelves, cat trees, and daily play can help channel that energy in healthy ways.

For Grandpa Otis, mornings on the steps are a peaceful ritual, and having Saffron beside him turns quiet time into shared time.

The coffee will be finished soon, and the day will get busy. But for these few minutes, the front steps belong to a grandpa and his curious little copper cat.

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