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A cream point Ragdoll cat sits beside a tortoise on a worn black tractor seat in a cluttered workshop. 7 / 31

The Ragdoll Took the Driver's Seat and Old Gus Rode Along

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The worn black seat of an old tractor is the best perch in the workshop, and a cream point Ragdoll has claimed the left half. Her silky fur glows in the light from the window, and her blue eyes look down thoughtfully. On the right half, a tortoise sits upright with his head stretched out, his shell shining. Baskets of laundry and a pair of slippers are scattered in the cozy clutter around them.

Ragdolls are gentle, relaxed cats known for going limp when held, which is how they got their name. They are friendly and often follow their people from room to room. Tortoises are slow and steady, and tend to wander on their own schedule. A seat like this one is not a safe place for a tortoise, who could easily fall, so supervise carefully and keep him close to the ground. Mixed-species friendships can be sweet, but always put each animal's safety first, and ask your vet if you have questions.

We can call the tortoise Gus. He seems unbothered by the height. The Ragdoll sits tall and proud, as if she is the driver, and Gus is her passenger. Neither of them is going anywhere, but they look like two travelers who have found the finest seats on the road. The day is soft and golden, and the engine, thankfully, is silent.

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