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A Gentle Giant and a Tortoiseshell Cat Share the Old Backyard Wagon

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An old wooden wagon sits in the grass of a backyard, and it has two very comfortable passengers. A big brown Newfoundland fills most of the space, his dark eyes calm and his thick fur wavy as river water, while a small tortoiseshell cat has tucked herself neatly into the corner beside his legs. Fallen leaves lie on the lawn, a fence runs along the back, and a long wooden pole leans against a tree.

Newfoundlands are known for sweet, steady temperaments and for being especially gentle with children and other animals. They are very large, though, so a home needs space, and their thick coat requires regular brushing, especially in warm months. Tortoiseshell cats are famous for their patchwork coats of black and orange, and many people say they have strong personalities. If a cat and a large dog share a space, it helps to give the cat a spot that is hers alone.

The Newfoundland sits quite still, as if he knows he is carrying precious cargo. The cat, for her part, looks perfectly confident. Her little paws are folded, and her face is calm and sure.

Nobody seems to be steering, and nobody seems to mind. Some afternoons are for going nowhere together, and the wagon is a perfect place for that. The old wheels don't move, but the scene feels like a journey all the same.

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