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Pebble Has Her Eye on Grandpa's Sandwich at the Park Bench

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Grandpa holds a sandwich in a sheet of paper and smiles at Pebble, who has planted herself on the bench with her round face inches from the bread. Her golden eyes are wide and unblinking, and her ears are slightly tilted back. The yard behind them is soft with autumn light, with a wooden fence and a few plants in the distance.

His round glasses and cream cardigan give him a patient, amused look, and a gray tee peeks out from underneath. Pebble's expression is a masterclass in polite begging.

A cat who begs at lunch is hard to resist, but many human foods are not good for cats. Deli meats are often very salty, and onions, garlic, and some sauces can be harmful. Bread and cheese in small bits will not usually hurt, but they do not give her the nutrition she needs. It is safest to give your cat her own food or a treat made for cats, and ask your vet about people foods that are okay in small amounts. Fresh water outside, and a leash or harness, keep a picnic safe.

Whatever happens to the sandwich, the pair of them will enjoy the afternoon. A bench and a good friend are all that is needed. In the end she may get a tiny nibble of her own treat, and the whole bench will feel like a very good place to be.

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