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Grandma Edie Took a Break on the Tailgate. Miso Had Something to Say About It.

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A soft gray haze hangs over the rows of crops, and the open tailgate of an old pickup has become the best seat on the farm. Grandma Edie sits on the ridged metal bed in an olive quilted vest and cream sweater, white hair blowing loose around her face, laughing quietly as she looks down at Miso. The Siamese sits tall right beside her, fluffy chest puffed out, tipping her dark face up toward Edie's with those clear blue eyes. Beyond the truck, a blue bucket, a green watering can, a shovel stuck in the dirt, and a cardboard box hint at a morning of garden chores now on pause.

Cats and vehicles call for extra caution. Cats are drawn to warm engines and wheel wells, especially in cool weather, so it is a good habit to tap the hood or honk before starting a car parked where cats roam. An open truck bed is never a safe place for a cat while driving; a secured carrier inside the cab is the safe way to travel. When sitting outdoors, remember that farm areas can have rodent bait, fertilizers, and sharp tools lying about, all of which are risky for a curious cat. Keeping your cat close, or on a harness, helps.

For now, the truck is going nowhere and neither are they. The fields are quiet, the mist is lifting slowly, and Edie and Miso have found a little patch of peace right on the tailgate.

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