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Grandma in a quilted vest holds a fishing rod on a wooden dock at dusk while a grey Scottish Fold sits beside her watching. 11 / 27

The Fish Weren't Biting. Pebble Had One Very Important Question.

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Lanterns are glowing along the shed and the light is going soft and blue, which Ruth will tell you is the best time to fish. She sits at the edge of the weathered dock with her rod in both hands, the reel clicking gently, a cream sweater under her green quilted vest. Sitting tall right beside her, almost nose to nose, is Pebble. The grey Scottish Fold looks up at her with wide amber eyes, as if asking exactly when the fish are going to show up. An open tackle box and a jumble of gear lie scattered on the boards behind him.

It's no surprise a cat would want a front-row seat to fishing. Cats are natural hunters, and the movement of a line, the smell of bait, and the flash of a fish all trigger their curiosity. Fishing gear, though, is a common source of pet injuries. Hooks can catch in paws or mouths, fishing line can be swallowed and cause serious internal problems, and lures sometimes smell appealing enough to chew. Keeping the tackle box closed, never leaving baited hooks lying around, and collecting stray line before you leave are simple habits that help. Near water, a harness on a curious cat is a smart idea too.

Whether or not Ruth catches anything tonight, she already has the best company on the lake. Pebble will happily keep watch until the last of the light slips away.

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