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Dottie Took the Old Pickup Out. Marigold Took the Best Seat in It.

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Her silver braid hangs over one shoulder of a worn denim shirt, and her eyes are on the road with a small, content smile. Dottie has her hands on the big steering wheel of an old pickup, windows framing a neighborhood bathed in late golden light. Beside her on the bench seat, Marigold the calico sits upright like a seasoned co-pilot, orange, black and white patches glowing, green eyes fixed straight ahead. A cottage garden and a porch slip past in the background, and the dashboard is faded from years of sun.

Cats and cars are a topic where the advice is simple and firm: a loose cat in a moving vehicle is risky for everyone. A sudden stop, an open window or a startled cat sliding under the pedals can turn a sweet ride into an emergency. The safest way to travel is a secure carrier, ideally buckled in with the seat belt, and a cat that has had a little time to get used to it. Never leave a cat alone in a parked vehicle, because temperatures inside climb fast. For nervous travelers, short practice trips and a familiar blanket can help, and your vet can suggest more.

Marigold, of course, sees no reason for any of that and has already decided the passenger seat is hers. Dottie keeps both hands on the wheel and drives slowly, the way you do with a very important passenger. The errand might be a quick one, but the ride is clearly the best part.

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