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Grandma Flipped Pancakes While Maple Watched From the Counter Edge

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Grandma stands at the stove in her cream cardigan with a spatula in hand, and a golden pancake is cooking in a black skillet. The counter beside her is busy with a dish of butter, a bowl of lemons, a few garlic bulbs, and wooden spoons. At the corner of the counter sits Maple the tortoiseshell cat, her dark swirled coat pressed against the edge and her amber eyes fixed firmly on the pan. She hardly seems to blink. A faint curl of steam rises from the pan, and the kitchen window glows with morning light.

Cats are drawn to kitchens because of the warmth and the delicious smells, but a stove is not a safe place for them. Hot burners, boiling pots, and sizzling pans can cause burns, so try to keep your cat off the counters while you cook and give her a cozy spot nearby instead. Many human foods, like butter, syrup, onions, and garlic, are not good for cats. Ask your vet about safe treats, and keep her regular meals on a steady schedule. A designated perch away from the stove keeps everyone safe.

Maple is on her best behavior, and she knows it. Whether or not a bite of anything comes her way, the show itself is worth the price of admission. Grandma, humming softly, flips the pancake with practiced ease.

Breakfast is nearly ready.

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