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An Exotic Shorthair and a Tortoise Held a Very Quiet Picnic

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The red and white checked blanket is spread across the floor, and the picnic has begun. A red tabby Exotic Shorthair lies with his paws tucked neatly in front of his chest, round face wearing a grumpy-sweet frown, and big copper eyes looking straight ahead. At his side, a tortoise sits, shell high and head tilted up. A sofa, a plant, and a pair of slippers are tucked in the sunlit room behind them.

Exotic Shorthairs are sometimes called the lazy man's Persian because they have a similar sweet, flat face but a shorter coat that is easier to care for. They are quiet, easygoing cats that enjoy a calm routine. Their short noses can make breathing a bit harder in hot weather, so keep them cool. Tortoises love a good picnic, especially if it involves fresh greens like dandelion and leafy vegetables. Make sure any food is safe for tortoises, and ask your vet about a proper diet. Wash your hands after handling a tortoise.

We will call the tortoise Gus. The cat's expression says he did not expect company, but he is making the best of it. Gus has already settled in, as if he has been invited. Together, they look like two old gentlemen at a very quiet picnic, content to say nothing and enjoy the view.

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