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Elderly couple in cream sweaters cook pancakes at a gas stove while a seal point Ragdoll cat sits on the counter watching. 15 / 20

Bev Had the Spatula, Harold Had Advice, and Duchess Had a Plan

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Two pancakes sizzle in the pan, and Harold and Bev are working the stove like a well-practiced team. Bev holds the spatula, ready to flip, while Harold leans over her shoulder with a second spatula, offering expert advice nobody asked for. They're both smiling in their matching cream cable-knit sweaters, and soft morning light pours through the kitchen window. On the stone counter right beside the stove sits Duchess, the seal point Ragdoll, perfectly still with her front paws together and her blue eyes locked on the pan. A bowl of lemons and eggs, a bottle of oil, and a utensil crock fill the counter behind them.

A cat sitting quietly beside a hot stove is a picture of good manners, but it's also a reason to be careful. Gas burners, hot pans, and splattering oil can cause burns, and a long, fluffy tail can drift close to a flame without the cat realizing it. Many households teach cats to stay off counters altogether, using a nearby cat tree or chair as an approved lookout instead. Rewarding the cat with attention or a treat when they choose the right spot works far better than scolding. And if anyone's tempted to share, a plain bite of pancake without butter or syrup is the most a cat should get.

Breakfast will be on the table in a minute, and Duchess will be right there for it. In this kitchen, it seems everyone has their role, and hers is chief taster.

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