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An older man in a fishing vest drinks lemonade in a wicker chair on a porch as a fluffy gray Russian Blue cat sits in front. 3 / 37

Earl Thought He Was the One Relaxing on the Porch. Pewter Disagreed.

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Summer has settled over the old wooden porch, and Earl is doing what he does best on a hot day: sitting in a wicker chair and draining a tall, cold glass of lemonade. Right in the foreground, Pewter has planted herself on the boards with regal composure, her plush silver-gray coat catching the shade and her golden-green eyes gazing off into the yard as if she has important business to consider. Work boots sit by the door, a plaid blanket is tossed over a chair, and a green watering can and pair of garden gloves rest nearby.

Cats are famous for seeking out the most comfortable temperature in any room or yard, and on hot days they often look for shady, cool surfaces just like this porch. Russian Blues have a dense double coat that is lovely to stroke but can make them feel the heat. Fresh water should always be available, ideally in a few spots, and a shaded resting area helps prevent overheating. Some cats also enjoy a cool tile floor or a slightly damp cloth to lie on. Signs that a cat is too warm include panting, restlessness, or drooling, and those warrant moving her somewhere cooler and calling a vet. Grooming helps too: a weekly brushing can remove loose undercoat and keep her more comfortable in summer.

Earl has his lemonade, Pewter has her shady patch, and the afternoon has nowhere to be. Some days call for absolutely nothing more.

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