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Grandpa Sipped Lemonade While Pebble Stared Down the Glass

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Grandpa leans on the porch rail with a tall glass of lemonade, a straw tucked between his lips and his eyes soft with contentment. Pebble sits in the foreground, her gray coat fluffy and her golden eyes locked on the glass of sunny yellow drink. Autumn leaves and a porch post frame the scene, and a green yard stretches beyond.

His brown cardigan and checked shirt look warm, and a lemon slice floats on top of the drink. Pebble's face is round and thoughtful, and her whiskers lean toward the glass with interest.

Cats are curious about anything on a table, and a cool drink is no exception. It is safest to keep your own glass out of reach, since sweeteners, citrus oils, and spills can upset a cat. Cats prefer their own fresh water, and some like it moving from a fountain. The Exotic Shorthair's thick coat can run warm, so shade and a cool spot matter on sunny porches. Keep porch rails and gaps in mind so a curious cat does not slip out. If she has a bout of stomach upset, ask your vet.

Grandpa will finish his drink, and Pebble will keep her post. A porch, a breeze, and good company are plenty for an afternoon. Ice will melt and the sun will slide lower, and the two of them will stay right where they are. It is a small, sweet pause in the middle of a busy day.

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