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Grandma Dried Off Her Rain-Soaked Cat and Wrapped Her in Wool

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Rain streaks the window and a green jacket drips by the door, but inside it is all warmth. Grandma sits with a cream knitted blanket cradled in her lap, and from the folds peeks Maple, a tortoiseshell cat with amber eyes and a coat of swirled black and orange. Her paws are tucked in, her whiskers are a little damp, and she looks up with a calm, slightly wary expression. Muddy boots and a folded umbrella wait in the corner of the entryway. The whole scene smells of wet wool and warm tea.

Cats generally dislike getting wet, since damp fur loses its insulation and can leave them chilled. If your cat does come in from the rain, gently towel her dry, offer a warm, quiet spot, and let her groom at her own pace. A soft blanket is a good tool, but never rub roughly. Tortoiseshell cats are known by their patchy coats of black and orange, and many owners describe them as spirited, but every cat has her own personality.

Maple does not seem upset now that she is bundled up. Grandma speaks softly, and the blanket is thick and snug. A rainy walk is a fine adventure when it ends like this. Her purr, when it comes, will be a small, rumbling thank-you.

Soon the kettle will whistle and the radiator will tick, and Maple will probably fall asleep before her fur is even fully dry.

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