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A Tuxedo Cat Walked the Fence While a Tortoise Marched Below

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A black and white tuxedo cat stands on the weathered top rail of a wooden fence with her yellow eyes fixed on the ground below. Her white paws are neatly placed, and her ears are tilted forward. Below her, Moss the tortoise plods along the base of the fence with his head stretched out and his claws gripping the dirt. Green weeds, gold light and a patch of bare earth stretch out around them.

Cats love to walk along fences, and their sense of balance makes it look easy. It is best, though, to keep cats off high or unstable fences, and to make sure the area is safe for them. Tortoises are good at following a path, and they often follow the same route day after day. If you have a tortoise outdoors, make sure the fencing is solid and goes below the ground, since tortoises can dig and squeeze through gaps. Tuxedo cats are known for being confident and curious, and a walk along the fence suits that nature perfectly.

The cat looks down, and the tortoise keeps on walking. They move side by side, one above and one below. It is a slow farm morning, and they seem to be enjoying every step. Whatever is waiting at the end of the fence, they will get there together, which is all that matters on a morning like this.

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