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The Walk Got Rained Out. Grandma Edie Had a Plan for the Soggy Cat.

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Rain boots are lined up by the door, two dark umbrellas hang dripping on their hooks, and a raincoat is still slung over the peg. The walk is over, and now comes the best part. Grandma Edie has scooped Frost into a soft plaid blanket in shades of rust and cream, and she is gently rubbing the top of his head with a fond, focused look. Frost peeks out of his woolly bundle with round yellow eyes and a slightly damp ruff, looking patient, if not entirely amused. A potted plant and a jumble of garden gloves sit on the floor nearby.

Norwegian Forest Cats come from a cold, wet climate, and their thick double coat has a somewhat water-resistant outer layer that helps shed moisture. Even so, no cat enjoys staying soggy. If your cat gets wet, a gentle towel-dry in a warm room is usually all that's needed, followed by a brushing once the fur is dry to prevent tangles. Avoid hot hair dryers, which can frighten cats or overheat their skin. If you take a cat outside at all, a well-fitted harness and a calm, familiar route make the outing safer, and many cats are happiest watching the rain from indoors.

Frost may have tolerated the drizzle, but he clearly approves of the warm-up routine. Edie's hands know exactly where the best scratches are, and the blanket smells like home.

A little rain is easy to forget when someone is waiting with a cozy blanket and all the time in the world.

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