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Frank and Dot Dipped Their Toes in the Pond. Misha Had Firm Opinions.

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Jeans rolled up, shoes off, and the water is cool. Frank and Dot sit close together at the edge of a weathered wooden dock, both in grey knit sweaters, dangling their bare feet into a still pond fringed with cattails and tall grass. Dot leans into Frank's shoulder with a soft smile, and the hazy golden light suggests late afternoon slipping toward evening. Misha, sensible as ever, has no interest in wet toes. She sits on the muddy bank just below them, plush coat tidy, green eyes gazing past the camera with an expression that says she'll be staying right here, thank you.

Plenty of cats really do dislike getting wet, and there are good reasons. A soaked coat is heavy and slow to dry, and it can leave a cat feeling chilled and less nimble. The Russian Blue's thick double coat stands out from the body like plush velvet, which is lovely to touch but holds onto water. Near ponds and lakes, it's best to let a cat keep her distance on her own terms. Don't toss or lower a cat into water to see how she reacts, and keep an eye on her around docks, since slippery boards and steep banks can lead to an unplanned dip. Standing water can also carry parasites or algae, so discourage drinking from ponds, especially if you notice scum or discoloration. Fresh water from home is always the safer choice.

Frank and Dot get the cool water, and Misha gets the best dry seat on the bank. Everyone, it seems, is exactly where they want to be.

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