Browse ›
An elderly Hispanic grandma in a floral apron smiles at a red tabby Exotic Shorthair resting paws on a lace-covered table. 17 / 30

Abuela Rosa Set Out the Tea and Cookies. Mango Joined the Table.

AI imageexotic shorthairafternoon teakitchen table

On a lace-covered table, a cup of tea sits next to a plate of little round cookies, and Abuela Rosa smiles warmly at her guest of honor. She wears a grey cardigan over a floral apron, glasses low and hair in a loose bun. Mango has placed both front paws on the table's edge and gazes up at her with wide golden eyes, his orange face tilted in polite expectation. A folded napkin, a sugar packet, a window full of plants, and framed pictures on the wall give the kitchen a sunny, welcoming warmth. It is the most civilized tea party a cat could hope to attend.

Teatime treats are best kept human-only. Tea contains caffeine, which is harmful to cats, and cookies often contain sugar, butter, or ingredients like chocolate and raisins, which can be dangerous. If a cat sneaks a bite of something questionable, call your vet or a pet poison hotline. A cat can join the ritual safely with his own little dish of treats. Teaching a cat to stay off the table can be done kindly by offering a nearby perch. Exotic Shorthairs are usually polite and calm, which suits an elegant afternoon, but their food motivation should still be managed.

Rosa raises her cup and Mango raises his hopes. A little patience will get him his own treat in the end.

More from this collection

All 30 →
An elderly Hispanic grandma in a denim shirt sorts old photos on a table while a red tabby Exotic Shorthair sniffs them.Abuela Rosa Spread Out the Old Photos. Mango Studied Every Face.An elderly Hispanic grandma in a floral apron holds a sandwich while a red tabby Exotic Shorthair sniffs it on a bench.Abuela Rosa Unwrapped Her Sandwich. Mango Arrived at the Bench Early.
An elderly Hispanic grandma in a green cardigan reads an old letter while a red tabby Exotic Shorthair rests on her lap.Abuela Rosa Read the Old Letter Slowly. Mango Curled Up on Her Lap.An elderly Hispanic grandma in a floral apron plants seedlings in a raised bed while a red tabby cat paws at the soil.Abuela Rosa Planted Tomatoes. Mango Began a Dig of His Own Nearby.An elderly Hispanic grandma in a denim shirt walks a gravel road at sunset beside a red tabby Exotic Shorthair.Abuela Rosa Took the Long Way Home. Mango Walked Right Beside Her.An elderly Hispanic grandma in a plaid shirt and floral apron holds an ice cream cone while a red tabby cat sniffs it.Abuela Rosa Held Up Her Ice Cream Cone. Mango Climbed Up to Inspect.