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Smiling grandma with curly grey hair and glasses fishes from a weathered dock with a fluffy orange cat sitting beside her. 4 / 27

Opal Cast Her Line Off the Old Dock. Her Fishing Buddy Watched Closer.

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The dock is old and a little mossy at the edges, the water below is dark and still, and Opal has her fishing rod resting lightly across her knees. She's in a soft grey cardigan over a pink top, her curly grey hair a little wild in the breeze, and she's smiling at the camera from behind her dark-framed glasses. Sitting tall right beside her on the planks is Butterscotch. The big orange longhair has his chest puffed, tail curled around his feet, and his golden eyes fixed on the water with total focus, as if he plans to spot the fish before she does. A tangle of garden and fence sits behind them on the shore.

Cats are natural hunters, and the motion of water and fish can be fascinating to them. Even cats who hate baths may sit happily beside a pond for ages. Near water and fishing gear, though, it pays to be careful. Hooks and fishing line are a common cause of pet injuries; a swallowed line or hook may need urgent vet care, so never try to pull one out yourself. Keep tackle closed and line wound when not in use. A cat with a long coat can get waterlogged and chilled if they slip in, so keep an eye on them near the edge, and consider a harness for wandering cats.

Fish or no fish, Butterscotch has found the best seat on the dock. Opal seems to agree that the company is the real catch of the day.

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