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An older man in glasses picks red apples in an orchard as a grey Sphynx cat sniffs fallen apples in the grass. 7 / 29

Grandpa Brought His Sphynx Apple Picking. She Took Her Job Very Seriously.

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Under a canopy of heavy branches, Clarence reaches up to twist a shiny red apple free while his other hand scoops a windfall from the grass. He wears a rust-brown cardigan over a plaid shirt, and his glasses have slipped down just enough for him to grin over them at his helper. Moonpie is low to the ground, nose pressed to a bruised apple, every wrinkle on her forehead scrunched in concentration. A wooden crate already brimming with fruit, a wicker basket and a coiled hose sit in the background of this golden autumn orchard.

Cats explore the world largely through scent, and an orchard floor is full of interesting smells: ripening fruit, damp leaves, insects and the trails of small animals. While the flesh of an apple is not considered toxic to cats, the seeds, stems and leaves contain compounds that can be harmful in larger amounts, and fermenting windfalls can attract wasps and upset a curious stomach. Cats also have little interest in sweet tastes, so a sniff is usually as far as it goes. If your pet joins you on outdoor adventures like this, keep an eye on what they mouth and bring them back inside before they wander off. If you think your pet has eaten something questionable, talk to your vet.

Clarence is in charge of the picking, Moonpie has appointed herself quality inspector, and the crate keeps getting fuller either way.

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