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A Grumpy-Faced Cat Watches a Tortoise Splash Through the Creek

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A red tabby Exotic Shorthair, with a flat face and a grumpy expression, stands at the edge of a shallow creek and watches Gus the tortoise wade in. Water splashes around the tortoise's front legs, and his shell glistens. The creek bank behind is full of dry reeds and stones. The cat's round amber eyes follow every ripple, and her expression is a mix of concern and curiosity. She doesn't seem to approve of the water, but she also doesn't seem to want to leave. A few drops land on the cat's paw, and she looks at it with disapproval.

Exotic Shorthairs are sometimes called the lazy person's Persian, with the same flat face and sweet personality but a shorter coat. They are usually quiet, calm and affectionate. Most cats are cautious about water, though some enjoy it. Tortoises can wade in shallow water, and some species enjoy a soak to drink and stay hydrated, but they are land animals, and deep water is dangerous because they can't swim well. Any soak should be shallow, warm and supervised. After a soak, dry them off and make sure they can warm up. A flat-faced cat should be watched near water, since they can be vulnerable. Keep water shallow and warm, and stay close so nothing goes wrong.

Gus enjoys the splash, and the cat watches with an expression that says she'd rather stay dry. She holds her ground, and Gus keeps splashing.

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