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The Rows Were Finished and the Tailgate Was Down. Rosa Wasn't Resting Alone.

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The workday on the farm is winding down, and Abuela Rosa has settled onto the dropped tailgate of the pickup with a contented sigh. She's wearing a denim shirt beneath her rose-print apron, silver curls a little windblown, and she's beaming down at the small grey figure beside her. Chispa sits neatly on the ribbed metal of the tailgate, tail curled around her paws, ears tall, gazing up at Rosa with calm, golden eyes. Behind them, long green rows of crops stretch toward the horizon, and the ground nearby is scattered with a blue bucket, work gloves, a basket, and a few gardening odds and ends.

Hairless cats and farm days can mix, but they need a bit of planning. Metal surfaces like a tailgate can get very hot in direct sun, and bare-skinned cats can burn their paws or skin more easily than furry ones. Shade, a folded towel to sit on, and short visits are kind choices. Fields and barns may also hold fertilizers, pesticides, and rodent bait, all of which can be dangerous if a cat walks through them and licks its paws. Keeping a curious cat close, ideally on a harness, and wiping paws afterward help prevent trouble.

For now, there's nothing to do but sit and enjoy the view. After a long day among the rows, Rosa's favorite part may be this quiet moment with her little grey sidekick.

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