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Grandma Went Fishing Off the Old Dock. Her Ragdoll Wanted to Help.

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Out on the weathered wooden dock, Grandma Ruth is busy untangling her fishing line, rod tucked under one arm and fingers working at the reel. Willow has trotted right up to supervise, sitting at Ruth's knee and craning her neck to peer at the spinning reel with wide blue eyes. Her fluffy tail curls along the planks behind her. Beyond them stretch a mossy backyard, a picket fence, a blue watering can, and the calm, dark water under the dock.

Fishing gear and cats are a combination that calls for a careful eye. Hooks, lures, and fishing line are among the more common hazards for curious pets, because the dangling, twitching movement looks like prey and bait often smells irresistible. A swallowed hook or length of line can cause serious injury, so it is best to keep tackle boxes closed, never leave baited lines lying around, and collect any cut line before heading home. If a pet ever gets a hook caught in a paw or mouth, do not try to pull it out yourself; contact your vet right away. With good habits, a cat can enjoy the fresh air and the peaceful company without any trouble.

Willow seems more interested in the reel than in any fish below. Ruth may not catch anything today, but she has already hooked one very attentive helper.

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