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An elderly Hispanic grandma in a plaid shirt sits on a truck tailgate beside a red tabby Exotic Shorthair cat. 4 / 30

Abuela Rosa Sat on the Tailgate. Mango Climbed Up Like He Owned It.

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The sun is low over the field behind the house, and Abuela Rosa has taken a seat on the tailgate of an old truck. She wears a blue plaid shirt under her floral apron, her glasses are low on her nose, and a gentle smile rests on her face. Mango sits next to her like a plump orange loaf, copper eyes wide and a little skeptical, his round face turned toward the camera. A faded truck bed, a fence line, and rows of crops stretch out behind them in the warm, hazy light. Rosa and Mango look like they have nowhere to be at all.

Some cats love riding along and sitting outdoors, but most do best when they are carefully supervised. An outdoor spot like a tailgate has risks, including falls, sudden noises, and the chance of bolting, so a harness and leash designed for cats can keep an adventurous one safe. Exotic Shorthairs are generally calm and affectionate, which makes them good company for relaxed outings, but they do not handle heat well because of their flat faces, so shade and water matter. Keep vaccines and parasite prevention up to date, and talk to your vet before introducing a cat to new outdoor activities.

The evening is warm, the light is gold, and the company is good. Rosa and Mango have settled into one of those unhurried moments that need no plans.

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