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Gus Planted Tomatoes. Pudding Started His Own Digging Project Beside Him.

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Dusk is settling over the garden, and a porch light glows in the background. Grandpa Gus kneels in the dirt with his glasses low on his nose, gently placing a tomato seedling into the soil. Right next to him, Pudding has found his own project and is pawing a small hole into the earth, his long fur dusted with dirt and his flat face wearing a serious look. A fence and a few potted plants surround the two gardeners. Gus's hands are dark with earth and a trowel lies forgotten beside a small pile of mulch, a sign of how deep the afternoon has gone.

Freshly turned soil is irresistible to many cats, which see it as a perfect digging spot or litter box. If this happens in your garden, a layer of chicken wire or large stones over the bed can discourage it for a time. Some garden items are risky for pets, including fertilizers, slug bait and certain plants. The leaves and stems of tomato plants can upset a pet's stomach, so keep him from chewing them. After outdoor time, a Persian's coat needs a check for burrs and dirt, and your vet can help with parasite prevention.

Every garden has a few unofficial helpers. Gus plants with care, and Pudding digs with enthusiasm. The tomatoes will come in eventually, with some paw prints for decoration.

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