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Grandpa Picked Apples From the High Branch. The Cat Hunted Below

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Harold sits back on his heels in the orchard grass with one arm raised, plucking a red apple from a branch overhead. Smoky crouches low among the fallen apples below, her silver stripes blending with the dappled light and her golden eyes narrowed in concentration. A scatter of red fruit and a few leaves cover the ground, and a small house and a watering can are just visible behind the trees. The air looks crisp and the afternoon is long.

An orchard is full of interesting smells for a cat, and her nose will pick up everything from ripe fruit to insects. Apples themselves are not a big concern in small amounts, but seeds, stems, and rotting windfalls can upset her stomach, and fermenting fruit may be harmful. Wasps often gather on fallen apples too, so watch for stings. Outdoor time is best supervised for a cat, either on a harness and leash or in a secure space, since an orchard may have other animals around. Check your cat for ticks and burrs afterward, particularly in a long coat like a Maine Coon's, and ask your vet about flea and tick protection.

Harold gathers apples for his basket while Smoky sorts through the ones on the ground. Both of them seem to be enjoying the harvest in their own way.

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