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Earl Turned On the Hose to Wash the Car. Pewter Saw a Brand New Game.

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It is dusk on the driveway, and the car is getting its wash. Earl, glasses on and vest pockets stuffed with tools, aims a silvery stream from the garden hose at the hood, a grin spreading under his white mustache. Pewter has noticed the water and is mid-leap beside the front tire, ears up, paws tucked, the spray glittering around her. A watering can, flowerpots, and buckets are scattered along the porch behind them, and the porch light is just coming on.

Some cats love water play more than others, and a spray of droplets can be irresistible to a playful one. If a cat joins in, the main thing to watch for is her comfort. A short, playful moment is fine, but a cat who seems frightened should be given space and a dry towel. Car washing brings a few other hazards, so keep soap, wax, and cleaning products well away from her, and be careful with puddles, since antifreeze and other automotive fluids can be poisonous to pets and are sometimes sweet-tasting. Keep an eye on traffic and the driveway edge, and never let a cat roam near a moving vehicle. Russian Blues are curious and athletic, and many love a good game, especially one that involves chasing something that sparkles. If you have any worries about your cat's outdoor play, ask your vet.

By the time the car is clean, Earl is soaked, Pewter is bouncing, and the whole driveway is glittering.

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