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Flour on Her Nose, Misty Watches Grandma Ruth Bake Cookies

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Flour dusts the counter, the tray and, somehow, Misty's nose. Grandma Ruth bends over a baking sheet, pressing out cookie dough with practiced fingers while the blue point Siamese sits at the edge of the counter, watching every move with focused blue eyes. Behind them the kitchen glows with afternoon light. A mixing bowl, a bag of flour, a measuring cup of sugar and a row of finished cookies on the stove all point to a very busy morning for two bakers, one of whom supervises from a distance.

Kitchens are exciting places for cats, but they are full of hazards. Hot stoves, sharp knives and mixers are the obvious ones, and some baking ingredients are unsafe for pets. Chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, xylitol and raw dough with yeast can all make animals sick, so keep them well out of reach and wipe up spills quickly. A cat on the counter is best discouraged during cooking, and a perch near the doorway lets her watch safely. If she gets into something unusual, call your vet for advice. A bit of flour on her whiskers is harmless, but don't let her eat raw dough, and remember that cats clean themselves, so keep the powder light.

Ruth finishes shaping a cookie and glances over, noticing the white speck on that dark nose. She smiles and says nothing. A kitchen helper who never gets in the way, never steals a bite and always makes the room feel busier is a rare treasure. The oven is warm, the tray is full and the afternoon smells wonderful.

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