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A black and white Border Collie and a cream Scottish Fold look down at young plants in a raised vegetable garden. 8 / 36

The Garden Inspectors Arrived: One Border Collie and One Round-Faced Cat

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The seedlings are coming up, and two supervisors have arrived to check on progress. A black and white Border Collie leans over the raised bed with his nose near the leaves and his bright brown eyes focused. Right next to him, a cream Scottish Fold sits with her folded ears and round face, studying the plants just as closely. A watering can sits in the soil beyond, and the soft light of early evening falls across the yard.

Border Collies have a natural focus that makes them seem very serious, even when they're just sniffing at a plant. They're smart, active dogs who benefit from regular exercise and a job to do. A garden walk can double as light mental enrichment, as long as the dog doesn't dig up the plants.

Scottish Folds are calm, affectionate cats with distinctive folded ears. Because the gene responsible can be linked to joint problems, ask your vet about monitoring their health. They usually like being close to their families, so a garden stroll with a friendly dog fits right in.

If you let pets into a vegetable garden, double-check what is growing. Some common garden plants, such as tomato vines, onions, and garlic, can be harmful when eaten. Keep fertilizers and pest products out of reach. As for these two, the inspection seems to be going well, and everything appears to be growing as it should.

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