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Pebble Came Home From the Rain Soaked. Grandma Edie Grabbed Her Coziest Knit.

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Raindrops streak down the window beside the back door, where a green raincoat and a pair of rubber boots are still dripping. Grandma Edie, gray curls a little frizzy from the damp, has wrapped Pebble in a thick, cream-colored chunky knit and cradled the bundle against her olive cardigan. Only his face and ears peek out of the loops of yarn. He looks up at her with half-closed eyes and a slightly sheepish expression, like a cat who knows exactly how he ended up this soggy.

When a cat comes in wet, the goal is simple: get it warm and dry without adding stress. Gently pat the fur with a towel or soft blanket, paying attention to the belly and paws, where cold water collects. Some cats tolerate a hair dryer on the lowest, coolest setting, but many find the noise frightening, so a warm room is usually enough. It is also a good moment to check paws for road salt, oil, or debris, and to wipe them clean before the cat grooms itself. A cat that stays shivery or seems unwell after getting soaked should see the vet.

Pebble does not look like he has any complaints. Tucked into a hand-knit cocoon with his favorite person humming over him, he is about two minutes from falling asleep. The rain can keep going all afternoon. In here, it is warm, dry, and very, very cozy.

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