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Rosa Was Stuck on a Crossword Clue. Chispa Was Focused on Something Else Entirely.

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Pencil in hand, Abuela Rosa is deep in the morning crossword, brow furrowed over a tricky clue, a cup of milky coffee and a glass of water within easy reach. She hasn't quite noticed that her breakfast table has gained a new centerpiece. Chispa, the grey Sphynx, has settled right in front of her, big bat-like ears swiveled forward, wrinkled neck folded, green-gold eyes fixed on a plate holding half an avocado. A bunch of bananas waits on the counter behind them, and morning light pours through the kitchen window across her flowered apron.

Sphynx cats are known for being curious, people-oriented, and fearless about climbing onto whatever their humans are using, whether that's a keyboard, a lap, or a breakfast table. Many owners set up a cat tree or windowsill perch nearby so their cat can stay close without sitting in the food. That avocado is worth guarding. Avocado contains persin, and while cats are generally considered less sensitive than some animals, the fatty flesh can upset a cat's stomach and the pit is a choking risk. Coffee is another item to keep out of reach, since caffeine is unsafe for cats.

Rosa will look up eventually, maybe to ask Chispa for a five-letter word. The cat, judging by that steady stare, would much rather discuss the avocado first.

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