Abuela Rosa Watered the Flowers. Mango Supervised Every Drop.
Warm light fills Abuela Rosa's plant-crowded porch as she tips a green watering can over a pot of blooming flowers. She wears a blue sweater and a floral apron, glasses low and a pink scrunchie in her grey hair. Mango sits beside her like a plump orange supervisor, front paws together, golden eyes fixed on her with calm attention. Terracotta pots full of orange marigolds and purple blooms line the front, herbs grow on shelves behind them, and bags, baskets, and a bunch of avocados add cozy clutter to the shelves. A pair of slippers rests near the door.
Plants and cats can share a home, but some common plants are toxic to cats. Lilies are among the most dangerous, and even small amounts can be harmful, and others such as sago palm, azalea, and tulip bulbs can also cause serious problems. Before bringing plants within a cat's reach, check a reliable pet-safety plant list, and talk to your vet if you are unsure. Herbs such as basil are often considered safe, and cats may enjoy a little cat grass. Exotic Shorthairs tend to be calm, but curious cats still nibble. Keep plant fertilizers and sprays locked away from pets.
Rosa tends the flowers and Mango tends Rosa. It is a lovely arrangement, and the porch has never looked happier.






