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An older man in overalls flips a pancake over a gas stove while a white cat sits on the kitchen counter in the foreground. 4 / 35

Grandpa Tossed the Pancake in the Air. His Cat's Eyes Never Left It.

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Blue flames lick the bottom of a black skillet, and Hank has just sent a golden pancake sailing up off his spatula, eyes narrowed in concentration. He is dressed for the day in denim overalls and a green work shirt, a dish towel hanging from the oven handle beside him. In the foreground, Cotton sits on the worn countertop with perfect posture, her snowy fur glowing in the window light and her gaze fixed on that pancake as if she has been promised the first one. Wooden spoons in a crock, a bowl of butter and a few onions crowd the counter of this cozy, lived-in kitchen.

Those onions sitting near Cotton are worth a mention. Onions, garlic, leeks and chives all belong to a plant family that can damage a cat's red blood cells, whether raw, cooked or powdered, so they should never be shared and are best stored out of paw's reach. The same goes for seasoned leftovers that may contain them. Cats that hang around the kitchen are usually hoping for something tasty, so having a few of their own treats ready can satisfy that begging instinct without risk. A sturdy stool or window perch away from the stove gives them a view without the heat. If your cat ever eats something with onion or garlic, talk to your vet.

Hank may be the cook, but Cotton is clearly the most patient customer this little kitchen has ever served.

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