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Grandma Turned On the Hose to Wash the Car. The Cat Did Not Run Away.

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Suds are running down the side of the old silver car, the driveway is soaked, and Willow has decided that the hose is the best toy ever invented. While Grandma Ruth aims a stream of water, the Ragdoll rears up and swipes at it with both paws, droplets bursting around her cream chest. Ruth grins at the whole spectacle, her braid swinging against her denim shirt. Flower pots, garden clutter, and a pair of shoes sit near the porch, all slightly wetter than they were an hour ago.

Most cats prefer to stay dry, so a water-loving cat always surprises people. Some individual cats are fascinated by moving water, whether it is a dripping faucet, a running tub, or a trickle from a hose. That curiosity is normal, but it is best to let the cat choose how close she gets. Never spray a cat directly, and keep car-wash soap, waxes, and runoff away from her paws and fur, since she will lick off anything that lands on her coat. A towel and a warm, quiet spot afterward help a longhaired cat dry out comfortably. Driveways can also get hot or busy, so supervised play is the safest kind.

The car may not be any cleaner than when they started, but nobody seems to care. Willow got her game, and Ruth got a good laugh.

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