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Grandpa Hank Got Out His Hammer to Fix the Fence. Pewter Brought His Own Tool.

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The old wooden fence has a few loose boards, and Grandpa Hank has his tool belt ready. Kneeling in the dirt in his plaid shirt and gear-laden fishing vest, glasses on and white mustache set in concentration, he lines up a nail and raises his hammer. Right beside him, Pewter is doing his part. The silver tabby is holding a thin stick crosswise in his mouth and has one paw wrapped around it, looking up with wide golden eyes like an apprentice handing over the next piece of lumber. Behind them, weathered boards, a blue bucket, a few scattered tools, and the side of the house complete the scene.

Cats carrying sticks or toys in their mouths is not as unusual as it might seem. Many cats bring items to their people, a behavior linked to their hunting instincts and to the bond they share with their family. Some carry toys from room to room, and a few even learn to fetch. While it is charming, sticks can splinter and cause small injuries to the mouth, so softer toys made for cats are a safer option. Home repair projects also call for caution: nails, screws, and sharp tools should be cleaned up right after use, and power tools can frighten cats or cause injury. If your cat likes to help, keep them at a safe distance or give them their own toy to hold while you work.

Pewter may not know much about carpentry, but he clearly believes in showing up for the job. With a helper like that, the fence repairs feel a lot more fun.

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