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The Wagon Squeaked Across the Yard With Two Very Calm Passengers

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A man in a green plaid shirt and jeans, seen only from the shoulder down, tugs a creaky wooden wagon across a patchy autumn yard. In the bed, on a folded blue cloth and a few wisps of straw, a tortoiseshell cat lies with her patchwork coat of black and caramel and a wise, half-closed gaze. Beside her, a tan puppy sleeps with his chin tucked against her. Around them the garden shows its late-season side: a blue bucket, a red ball, gardening boots, a log pile and fallen leaves scattered through the grass.

Tortoiseshell cats are famous for their swirled mix of black and orange and for a reputation that owners call tortitude, meaning a spirited, confident personality. It is a playful label rather than science, but many torties do seem to enjoy being in charge. Riding in a wagon can be a gentle way to give a calm cat and puppy some fresh air, but it should be done slowly on smooth ground and only if both animals are comfortable, with low sides and a soft lining, and the driver should stop often to check on them. Never leave pets unattended in a wagon.

The ride is slow and steady, and the passengers are in no rush. Even the squeaky wheels sound like a lullaby, and the man's steady steps keep the whole thing smooth and gentle.

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