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Grandma Edie Turned On the Hose to Wash the Car. Pebble Saw a Worthy Opponent.

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The driveway is slick and shining, and the old silver sedan is finally getting the scrub it has needed for months. Grandma Edie, in a gray sweatshirt and olive pants, holds a yellow sponge to the door with one hand and the hose with the other. The spray, however, has found a new target. Pebble has planted himself in the wet concrete right in front of the camera, one paw raised and claws out, batting at the arcing water with total seriousness. Droplets sparkle all around his whiskers, and red flowers bloom by the open garage behind them.

A cat that plays with water is not as unusual as people think. Many cats are fascinated by running water from a faucet or a hose, even if they hate baths. A trickle of water moves, glints, and makes sound, which ticks every box for a curious hunter. Some cats also prefer drinking from moving water, which is one reason pet fountains are popular. If a cat enjoys water play, keep the pressure gentle and let the cat choose how close to get. Car shampoo, wax, and cleaners should be kept in a closed bucket or up on a shelf, since cats lick their fur clean after getting splashed.

Grandma Edie has stopped scrubbing for a moment just to watch. The car can wait. It is not every day you see a gray tabby challenge a garden hose to a duel, and from the look on his face, Pebble fully intends to win.

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