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Grandpa Knelt by the Bird Feeder. The Cat Had Her Own Plan.

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Gus has knelt by the old wooden bird feeder with a handful of seed, and a few sparrows have already landed on the edge to take their pick. Juniper, his fluffy blue point Ragdoll, sits on the brick patio a few feet away, perfectly still, her pale blue eyes fixed on the action. Fallen leaves dot the ground, a green watering can waits by the fence, and a pair of worn gardening gloves lies in the dirt where he set them down.

Cats are natural watchers, and a bird feeder is basically outdoor television. Watching from a window or a respectful distance is fine entertainment for an indoor cat, and it can keep her curious and mentally busy. If your cat is allowed outside, it helps to place feeders where birds have a clear view and an escape route, and to keep the cat from stalking right beneath it. Ragdolls are known for being mellow and people-oriented, so many of them are happy to simply sit beside their person and observe.

Fall is a lovely time for this kind of ritual, with the air cool and the birds busy stocking up. Gus doesn't seem to be in a hurry, and Juniper certainly isn't. Between the seed, the sparrows, and the slow afternoon light, it looks like the most peaceful half hour in the whole neighborhood.

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