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Grandma Ruth Took Her Sandwich Out to the Garden Bench. Copper Followed the Smell.

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Lunch has moved outdoors to an old wooden bench in the garden. Grandma Ruth sits in her cozy cable-knit cardigan, a sandwich half in each hand, the lettuce peeking out from the bread. She's smiling down at the cheeky face just below her. Copper has climbed onto the bench and stretched up, one paw resting on the wooden seat and his head lifted toward the sandwich, his huge ears tilted forward with interest. Behind them, the garden is wonderfully unkempt, with a black pot tipped over, a watering can, coiled hoses, and garden stakes leaning against the shed.

It's easy to give in to a begging cat, but many sandwich ingredients aren't safe for them. Onions, garlic, and chives can damage a cat's red blood cells, and many deli meats and cheeses are high in salt and fat. A tiny piece of plain, cooked chicken or turkey with no seasoning is generally a safer treat. Bread offers little nutritional value for cats, who are obligate carnivores. To keep lunch peaceful, try giving your cat a small portion of their own food or a few treats just before you sit down to eat.

Copper is a master at the art of the polite request. Ruth looks thoroughly charmed, which suggests a plain little nibble may be coming his way after all.

Lunch in the garden is lovely. Lunch in the garden with a persuasive, big-eared companion is even better.

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