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Pebble Watched Closely as Grandpa Worked on the Jigsaw Puzzle

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Pieces of blue, gold, and green are scattered across the kitchen table, and Grandpa leans over them with calm concentration, trying one piece and then another. Pebble sits upright on the chair beside him, round face lifted, amber eyes following every move. A tea towel hangs on the oven door and sunlight pours through the window behind.

A glass of water and a small bowl of leftover pieces sit at the edge of the table. The puzzle is nearly half done, and Pebble looks like she has a strong opinion about where the next piece belongs.

Puzzles are a good way to keep a mind busy, and a cat nearby adds some warmth. Small puzzle pieces can be a choking risk if a cat bats one off the table and chews it, so it helps to keep a lid or tray nearby and check the floor. Many cats like to sit at the edge of a table and watch, and giving her a chair of her own keeps her comfortable. If she starts pawing at pieces, a toy can redirect her. Exotic Shorthairs tend to be relaxed, so a spot near company suits them well.

One more piece, and then another. Pebble seems perfectly content to keep watch until the picture is finished. Somewhere in the pile is the last piece of the sky, and Grandpa will find it eventually. Pebble will be there when he does, calm and quietly pleased with her supervision.

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