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Rain on the Window and Two Quiet Friends Watching It Fall

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Raindrops stream down the window, and the world outside is soft and gray. A silver tabby sits on the ledge with his green-yellow eyes turned toward the glass and his ears pricked. Below him, Moss the tortoise stands with his head lifted, looking out at the same view. A pile of books, a pair of glasses and a knit blanket sit nearby, and a plant on the left adds a touch of green.

Rainy days can be a good time for quiet company. Cats often enjoy watching the rain from a window perch, and a tortoise may also be interested in the movement outside. Tortoises generally do not enjoy cold, damp weather, so it is best to keep them indoors and warm when it rains. If your pet tortoise lives outdoors, make sure he has a dry, sheltered spot to retreat to. Cats who are stuck inside on a wet day may benefit from a few games or puzzle toys to keep them happy and entertained.

The rain keeps tapping on the glass. The cat watches, and the tortoise watches too. It is a snug, quiet afternoon, and they are exactly where they want to be. Once the clouds clear, they will have plenty to do, but for now the rain has the whole afternoon to itself and the two are happy to watch it.

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