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Saffron Came Home Soaked From the Rain. Grandpa Otis Grabbed the Softest Towel.

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The porch steps are still slick and shiny from the rain, and a pair of wet sneakers sits by the door. Grandpa Otis kneels close, cradling Saffron in his arms, bundled snugly in a soft cream towel so only her face and big ears peek out. He looks down at her with deep tenderness, his brown cable-knit cardigan damp at the shoulders. Saffron's fur is slightly ruffled and her eyes are half closed, as if she's decided the towel treatment is worth tolerating. A doormat and the weathered siding frame the rainy-day scene.

Abyssinians have a short, fine coat without a thick undercoat, so they can get chilled more easily than fluffy breeds after getting wet. Drying a cat quickly with a soft towel and keeping it in a warm, draft-free room until its fur is fully dry helps prevent discomfort. Avoid using hot hair dryers, which can scare a cat or burn delicate skin. Cats that go outside on a harness should stay home on cold or stormy days, and it's a good idea to check paws for mud or debris after any outdoor time. If a cat seems unusually sluggish or shivers for a long time after getting wet, contact your vet.

Moments like this show how much trust there is between a cat and her person. Being wrapped and held isn't every cat's favorite thing, but Saffron seems content in Grandpa Otis's care.

Soon she'll be dry, warm, and curled up in her favorite sunny spot. For now, the towel and Grandpa Otis's arms are exactly what she needs.

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