Something Interesting Was Happening in the Garden Bed
Chins on the wooden border, an orange tabby and a tan lop-eared bunny are peeking over the edge of a raised garden bed as if something fascinating is going on in the soil. The cat's amber eyes are wide, and her whiskers catch the last light. The bunny's ears droop down the front of the bed and her nose is slightly raised. A porch light glows against the siding of the house behind them, and a watering can and gardening tools rest nearby in the dimming yard.
Garden beds are full of tempting things for pets, from fresh soil to the smell of growing plants. Digging in the dirt is a natural cat behavior, but it also exposes them to potential trouble. Fertilizers, compost and mulch can be harmful if eaten, and cocoa bean mulch is especially dangerous to pets. Choose pet-safe products, and cover freshly turned soil if your cat is tempted. Rabbits love to nibble on greenery, but not all garden plants are safe for them, so supervise and keep a list from your vet of what to avoid. A small fence around the bed keeps curious pets safe.
The two are leaning in with such interest that it is hard not to wonder what they have spotted. A beetle, a worm, a fluttering moth, or just the quiet of the evening garden, any of these would be enough.
