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Abuela Rosa Carried Mango Home After the Walk. He Had Opinions.

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After a long walk, Abuela Rosa has scooped Mango into her arms and is heading up the worn wooden porch steps. She wears a blue plaid shirt under a rose-patterned apron, and her glasses sit low as she looks at her round passenger. Mango is stretched out along her arms, white paws dangling, copper eyes narrowed in mild disapproval of being carried at all. A watering can, a clay pot, and a pair of gardening gloves sit on the steps behind them, with dry leaves scattered around the porch and a screen door waiting to be opened.

Carrying a cat is easiest when you support both the chest and the hindquarters so he feels secure. Many cats do not enjoy being held for long, so watch for signs like flattened ears, a swishing tail, or squirming, and put him down gently if he asks. Exotic Shorthairs are stocky and can be heavier than they look, so lift with your legs and keep him close to your body. After outdoor trips, a quick check for burrs and ticks is a good habit. Keep cats on a leash or harness outdoors, and talk to your vet about regular checkups and parasite prevention.

Mango may complain, but he rides in style. Rosa takes each step slowly, and the trip home is just the right pace.

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