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An elderly Hispanic grandma in a blue shirt sits on a dock with her feet in the lake beside a red tabby Exotic Shorthair. 7 / 30

Abuela Rosa Put Her Feet in the Lake. Mango Stayed Strictly on the Planks.

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Abuela Rosa is perched on the end of a weathered wooden dock with her bare feet resting in the cool lake water, her glasses low and a warm smile on her face as she looks at Mango. She wears a blue denim shirt under her floral apron, and gold hoop earrings glint in the soft light. Mango sits beside her, a round red tabby Exotic Shorthair with wide amber eyes and a slightly puzzled frown, front paws neatly together and his gaze fixed on something just out of view. Behind them, a little house, a clothesline, and a line of trees reflect on the calm surface of the water.

Most cats are not fond of getting wet, so Mango's dry seat on the planks is typical. Cats are built to groom themselves rather than bathe, and many dislike water on their fur. If you bring a cat to a dock, a harness and leash are important, since a slip into the water can be frightening, and a calm, flat-faced Exotic Shorthair is not a natural swimmer. Keep outings short, offer shade and fresh water, and never leave a cat unattended near a lake. Check with your vet about parasite prevention before outdoor trips. For people, a few minutes with feet in the water on a warm day is a lovely, relaxing habit.

Rosa enjoys the water and Mango enjoys the view from a safe, dry distance. It's a sensible arrangement for both of them.

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