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The Rain Caught Them Halfway Home. Miso Came Back Inside Looking Like This.

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The rain caught them halfway home. Now the dripping umbrellas hang on hooks by the door, rubber boots stand in a puddle on the mat, and Ruth and Harold have only one priority. Ruth, still in her green cardigan, holds a thick cream knit blanket wrapped snugly around Miso, while Harold in his navy jacket leans in to help tuck the edges. Only the Siamese's dark face, slightly damp ears and two front paws poke out. His blue eyes look up with an expression somewhere between dignified and deeply offended. A little side table, a potted plant and a coat rack round out the cozy entryway.

If a cat gets caught in the rain, gentle drying is the kindest response. Use a soft, absorbent towel and pat rather than rub hard, paying attention to the belly, legs and paws. Short-coated breeds like Siamese dry fairly quickly, but they also lose body heat faster, so a warm, draft-free room helps. Many cats dislike hair dryers, and high heat can burn skin, so it is best to skip them unless your cat is very calm and the setting is cool. Afterward, offer a quiet spot to finish grooming. If a cat seems unusually lethargic or keeps shivering after warming up, talk to your vet.

A few minutes from now Miso will be dry, fluffed up and asleep on the warmest chair in the house. For the moment, he will have to accept being loved like a burrito.

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