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A grandma in glasses and a floral apron wraps a damp orange tabby cat in a cream knit blanket near an open, rainy doorway. 16 / 35

Mango Came In From the Rain Looking Like a Wet Mop. Abuela Rosa Was Ready.

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Rain is still pouring outside the open door, puddles shining on the tile floor and a dripping raincoat hanging on its hook. Just inside, Abuela Rosa has sat down with a thick cream knit blanket and wrapped up one very damp orange tabby. Mango peeks out of the bundle with his fur slicked and spiky, one paw poking free, wearing the slightly offended look of a cat who did not agree to any of this weather. Her glasses are on, her face is calm, and her hands hold him snug against her apron.

Most cats dislike getting wet, partly because soaked fur loses its insulating power and takes a long time to dry. A gentle towel-off after rain is a kind thing to do, using soft, patting motions rather than vigorous rubbing. Keep the cat somewhere warm and draft-free until the coat dries, and check the paws for mud or anything stuck between the toes. Many cats will finish the job themselves by grooming. If a cat seems chilled, lethargic, or starts sneezing after a cold soaking, it is a good idea to talk to your vet.

Mango may grumble a little, but he is not trying very hard to escape. Being wrapped up warm in a familiar lap is the best possible ending to a rainy adventure, and in a few minutes, he will probably be purring.

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