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Abuela Rosa Was Stuck on 14 Across. Mango Leaned In to Help.

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Breakfast is half eaten, a cup of coffee steams at the corner of the table, and Abuela Rosa is hunched over her crossword with a pen in her hand. She wears glasses, a floral apron over a soft blue shirt, and a thoughtful expression. Across the table, Mango sits upright with one paw on the wood, round copper eyes turned toward the puzzle as though ready to offer a clue. His red tabby coat glows in the morning light. A slice of buttered toast, a glass of water, and a few grains on the table add to the scene, with a kitchen window and framed photos in the background.

Cats love sitting where their person is busy, and a table in the morning is a perfect spot for company. Sitting beside a favorite person is a way for cats to feel close, and quiet pastimes like puzzles suit a calm breed like the Exotic Shorthair. If a cat likes to sit on the table, it helps to keep hot drinks, food, and pens a safe distance away and to give him a nearby perch or cushion of his own. Provide fresh water and a regular feeding schedule, and keep human food, especially anything with onion, garlic, or chocolate, out of reach. Talk to your vet if you ever have questions about a cat's diet.

Rosa will finish the puzzle in time, and Mango will make sure she does it with company. Seven letters, one very patient cat.

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