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Half a Snowy Village Done, and Grandma Edie's Puzzle Partner Hasn't Blinked

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The puzzle is a snowy mountain village, and it is about half finished. Grandma Edie leans over the wooden kitchen table in her olive quilted vest and a long-sleeved cream top, pressing a piece into place with one careful finger. Loose pieces are scattered across the table and gathered in an open box lid, beside a mug of coffee, a folded blue napkin, and a pair of reading glasses. On the rush-seat chair beside her, Miso sits upright with her tail curled around her feet, blue eyes fixed on the puzzle as if she is about to point out exactly where that piece goes. Wooden cabinets, a potted plant, and a bowl of fruit fill the cozy kitchen behind them.

Puzzles and cats can be a challenging combination, because loose puzzle pieces are tempting to bat around and occasionally chew. Small pieces can be a choking risk, and cardboard is not something a cat should swallow. Some puzzle lovers use a puzzle board with a cover or roll-up mat so the work can be put away between sessions. Giving the cat its own spot, like a chair or window perch close by, lets it be part of the activity without sitting on the puzzle. Interactive toys before a puzzle session can also help burn off some playful energy.

Miso has not placed a single piece, but she has watched every one go in. In Edie's kitchen, that counts as teamwork, and the mountain village is coming together nicely.

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