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A black curly-coated Devon Rex cat lies on a blue gingham picnic blanket beside nine resting yellow ducklings. 13 / 34

The Picnic Blanket Was Spread Out. The Guests Arrived a Little Early.

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The picnic blanket is spread, the afternoon light is golden, and the guests have arrived early. A black Devon Rex lounges on blue and white gingham, his rippled coat and huge satellite ears silhouetted against the sun, while he gazes at the crowd of ducklings beside him with sleepy amber eyes. Nine yellow ducklings have settled into a soft heap, some dozing with eyes half closed, others peeking around with bright curiosity. Behind them, a brick house, potted flowers, a wooden chair, and leafy shrubs glow in the warm evening light.

Picnics with pets can be lovely, as long as the menu stays pet-friendly. Common picnic foods like grapes, onions, chocolate, and anything sweetened with xylitol can be harmful to cats and dogs, and cooked bones can splinter. Cats also find string, foil, and plastic wrap fascinating, and swallowing them can cause serious problems, so tidy up as you go. For birds like ducklings, bread and salty snacks are poor choices; small portions of proper feed or chopped greens are better. Shade and fresh water are essential for everyone on a warm day. If any pet eats something questionable, call your vet promptly.

This picnic doesn't seem to involve any food at all, just good company and a soft blanket. Honestly, that may be the best kind of picnic there is.

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