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Odessa Sat Down for Lunch on the Park Bench. Onyx Stared at the Sandwich.

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The sandwich is in her hand, the bench is warm, and Grandma Odessa smiles at the lunch she is about to enjoy. She wears a green cardigan and a gentle expression, and behind her the backyard glows with late sun, fences and bushes all soft around the edges. In front of her, Onyx sits close to the bench with his ears out wide and his eyes fixed on the bread, looking quite sure that it ought to be shared. A few leaves rest on the wooden slats. A faint smell of fresh bread seems to hang in the air, and Onyx has noticed.

Sharing a sandwich is a sweet idea, but human lunches can have ingredients that are not safe for cats. Onions, garlic and certain seasonings can be harmful, and salty lunch meats are not good for them. Bread is not toxic, but it has no nutritional value for a cat. If your cat begs, give him a few of his own treats at the same time, and keep the bag of lunch out of reach. Devon Rex cats are food-driven and can be quite persistent, so a steady routine helps. Fresh water nearby is a good habit. Talk to your vet if you are unsure what foods are suitable.

Odessa keeps her lunch and shares her smile. Onyx waits, hopeful as ever. Some friendships are built on patience and a good lunch.

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