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Grandma's Old Pickup Has One Passenger Seat. Saffron Already Claimed It.

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The old pickup has a cracked bench seat, a steering wheel worn smooth by decades of hands, and a dashboard that rattles on every bump. Grandma Ruth would not trade it for anything. She sits behind the wheel in her green quilted vest, white curls lit by the late afternoon sun, smiling over at her passenger. Saffron, perched upright on the worn leather in the middle of the seat, faces forward with ears up and eyes wide, as if he is the one in charge of navigation. Through the windshield, a cluttered porch with baskets and a potted plant waits for their return.

Plenty of people would love to bring their cat along for a drive, but safety matters most once the truck is moving. A loose cat can slip under the pedals, distract the driver, or be thrown forward in a sudden stop. The safest way for a cat to travel is inside a sturdy carrier that is secured with a seat belt, ideally on the floor or seat where it cannot slide. Leaving the carrier out at home for a few days, with a soft towel and a treat inside, helps a cat see it as a cozy spot rather than a trap. Never leave a cat alone in a parked vehicle, since cars heat up quickly even on mild days.

For now, the engine is off and the truck is going nowhere, which suits Saffron just fine. He gets to sit up front, survey his kingdom through the glass, and share the quiet with his favorite driver.

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