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Grandpa Sat Down to Breakfast. The Cat Had Already Taken the Table

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The table is set for a quiet morning: a mug of coffee, a plate of avocado toast with cherry tomatoes and blueberries, and a linen napkin. Harold sits behind it in his plaid shirt, smiling softly at the guest who has taken the best seat. Smoky sits upright on the table itself with her thick silver ruff, striped face, and golden eyes, looking straight ahead as though she has been invited. Pots of herbs, flowering plants, and a wooden fence fill the garden behind her.

Maine Coons are big, sociable cats with a taste for being close to the action, and they often claim the middle of a family gathering. Letting a cat onto the table is a matter of personal taste, but food safety matters either way. Many common human foods are unsafe for cats, including onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, chocolate, and caffeine, and plates with butter or rich toppings can upset a cat's stomach. If you want to share a moment, offer a small treat made for cats instead, and keep your plate and mug out of reach. Scheduled meals and a clean bowl can help your cat feel included while you eat. Ask your vet about foods that suit your cat's age and weight.

Smoky is a calm, regal presence at breakfast, and Harold does not seem to mind sharing the view. The coffee will keep, and so will the company.

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