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Next Stop, the Far Side of the Yard. Six Passengers on One Very Patient Cat.

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Next stop, the far side of the yard. A white cat with pink-lined ears strolls across the grass at a slow, steady pace, and riding on her back are six yellow chicks packed shoulder to shoulder like commuters on a crowded bus. A couple sit up tall to enjoy the view, while others hunker down and hold on. The cat keeps her eyes forward with an air of quiet dignity, clearly a professional. Behind them, a wooden privacy fence, potted plants, and a blue watering can sit in the warm evening light.

White cats are striking, and they come with a couple of special care points worth knowing. The gene that produces an all-white coat is linked to a higher chance of being born deaf, especially in white cats with one or two blue eyes. Deaf cats can live full, happy lives indoors, and owners often communicate with them using hand signals, foot stomps they can feel, or flicking a light on and off. White cats also have pale, thinly furred ear tips and noses that can sunburn, so limiting time in strong midday sun is wise. Any crusty sores on the ears that do not heal should be checked by a vet.

This lovely white cat, though, appears completely tuned in to her job as a living shuttle. Six passengers, zero complaints, and a smooth ride all the way across the lawn.

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