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Two Friends Found the Sunniest Spot in a Field of Sunflowers

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Bright yellow sunflowers rise all around them, and in the middle of the patch a tortoiseshell cat and a golden puppy are pressed together shoulder to shoulder. The cat's coat of black, copper and cream is full of swirling patterns, and her amber eyes look dreamily off to the side. The puppy beside her rests his chin on the ground, his dark nose near a cluster of leaves, his eyes closed in contentment. The flowers tower above and around them like a golden crowd, while a porch and plant pots peek out from the background. Late sunlight warms everything.

Sunflowers are generally listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though chewing on stalks and leaves can still upset a stomach, and some flowers in the garden may be harmful, so it is wise to check with your vet. Tortoiseshell cats are celebrated for their patchwork coats and bold personalities, and almost all of them are female. When pets spend time outdoors in the summer sun, give them shade, fresh water and a rest from the heat. A fenced yard with soft grass is a nice place for a puppy to learn calm manners next to a friendly cat.

With so many flowers turning their faces to the light, the two of them seem to have found the sunniest spot in the garden.

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