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Grandpa Hank Offered to Share His Popcorn. Pewter Had to Inspect It First.

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Movie night has officially begun, and Pewter has been invited to the snack table. Grandpa Hank leans forward from the couch in his plaid shirt and well-loved tan fishing vest, pockets bristling with pens, a lure, and a pair of folding glasses. His white mustache curls up at the corners as he tilts a bowl of fresh popcorn down toward the silver tabby, who has stretched up to give it a thorough, whiskers-first inspection. A glass of water, a remote, and a pair of reading glasses sit on the side table, and a knitted throw and houseplants fill the sunny living room behind them.

Silver tabby is one of the most striking coat patterns in the cat world. The silver look comes from a gene that removes warm color from the base of each hair, leaving bold dark stripes or swirls over a pale, shimmering background. Domestic shorthairs, the everyday mixed-breed cats found in homes and shelters everywhere, come in a huge range of colors and personalities. Because they are not bred for a single standard, they often have sturdy health and adaptable temperaments, and many are wonderfully easygoing companions. Shelters regularly have lovely adult shorthairs looking for homes, and adult cats can be a great match for seniors who want a calm, settled pet whose personality is already known. As for the popcorn, a sniff is fine, but buttered and salted snacks are best kept for the humans.

Pewter will probably decide the popcorn is not worth the trouble. The real treat tonight is a warm couch and a front-row seat next to Hank.

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