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A Tortoiseshell Cat Watches Every Move of Grandma's Puzzle

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Puzzle pieces lie in scattered patches across the lace-covered table, and Grandma bends over them with her glasses on and her hand hovering over the next candidate. A picture of a cottage in a wooded landscape is slowly coming together. Beside her on a wicker chair, Maple the tortoiseshell cat sits upright, her ears forward and her amber eyes studying the puzzle with calm interest. A ball of yarn, a half-eaten apple, and a pair of spare glasses sit nearby. The kitchen behind them is full of jars, dish towels, and the quiet comforts of an unhurried day.

Cats are naturally curious, and they love watching people work with their hands. A seat near the action lets her feel included without getting in the way. Keep small puzzle pieces and yarn away from her, since cats sometimes bat things off the table, and swallowing small objects can be dangerous. If your cat likes to sit on the table, a cozy chair or a cushion beside you gives her a designated spot.

Maple looks as though she already knows where the next piece belongs. She is not saying, though. Supervising is enough for her. A cat's patience is something to admire, and Maple has plenty of it.

Eventually the last piece will drop into place, and the two of them will admire the finished picture together.

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