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A Big Blue-Eyed Siamese Gets Carried Home Down the Lane

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The dirt lane is warm in the sunshine, and Grandma Ruth has decided that the walk is easier with a cat in her arms. Misty, a large and very comfortable blue point Siamese, drapes herself across Ruth's front like a sandbag with whiskers, her dark paws dangling and her tail trailing behind. Her blue eyes look straight ahead with the confidence of someone who has never walked farther than necessary. Behind them lie a tidy yard, potted flowers, a green watering can and a wooden fence.

Many indoor cats enjoy being carried, and some even insist on it. The best way to hold a cat is with one hand under her chest and the other supporting her hindquarters, so her weight is well supported. Cats who do not like being picked up may squirm, stiffen or growl, and they are best left to walk or ride in a carrier. A heavy cat can also be a strain on arms and backs, so it is fine to set her down. For longer outings, a harness and leash teach many cats to enjoy the outdoors safely. As always, keep her vaccinations current and ask your vet which parasite protections suit your area.

Ruth is smiling at something just out of view, perhaps a neighbor or a passing bird. Misty is smiling too, in the quiet way cats do, with a slow blink and an unbothered stare. They have somewhere to be, but not urgently. Some of the best trips are measured not in miles but in how long you get to carry your favorite friend.

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