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A grandma sits on a wooden dock with her bare feet in the lake while a ruddy Abyssinian cat rests beside her on the planks. 18 / 29

Grandma Ruth Dipped Her Toes in the Lake. Copper Settled In Right at Her Side.

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The lake is still and silvery under an overcast sky, and Grandma Ruth has kicked off her shoes to dip her feet in the cool water. She sits on the end of the weathered dock in her cream cardigan, smiling down at her companion, one hand resting gently on his back. Copper lies on the planks beside her, crouched and comfortable, gazing out over the water with alert ears and a calm, watchful expression. He's keeping his paws well away from the edge. Reeds and tall grasses line the far shore, and another small dock juts out into the misty distance.

While most cats avoid water, a few breeds are known for being more curious about it, and Abyssinians are sometimes described as enjoying playing with dripping taps or bowls of water. Even so, open water is a different matter. Lakes and ponds can have steep edges and slippery banks, and a cat that falls in may struggle to climb out. If you bring your cat near water, keep them on a harness and leash, stay close, and choose calm, quiet spots. Fresh drinking water is always better than lake water, which can contain bacteria or algae.

Copper looks content to enjoy the view from the safety of the dock. Ruth gets her refreshing soak, and he gets a quiet afternoon by her side.

A lakeside dock, cool water, and a trusted companion: some afternoons need nothing more than that.

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