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An older couple in cream sweaters tuck a plaid blanket around a tortoiseshell cat lying in a round plush pet bed. 8 / 34

Bedtime at Walt and June's Comes With Full Turndown Service

AI imagetortoiseshell catcat bedbedtime

Bedtime in this house comes with full turndown service. Kneeling side by side on the wooden floor, June and Walt carefully fold a soft blue and white plaid blanket around Mabel, who is settled into a round, cushy pet bed meant for a dog twice her size. Her ears poke out the top, her golden eyes are half open, and her expression is a mix of patience and pure contentment. Slippers, a basket of yarn and a stack of folded quilts fill the corners of the room, and the couple's cable-knit sweaters make the whole scene look like a warm hug.

Cats love snug, enclosed sleeping spots because they feel safe and hold in body heat. Bolster-style beds with raised sides, like this one, are a favorite for many cats, and a washable blanket adds an extra layer of comfort, especially for older cats who may feel the chill more. Place the bed somewhere quiet, away from drafts and heavy foot traffic, and wash bedding regularly to keep it fresh. Some cats will ignore a new bed at first, so it can help to put a familiar blanket or a worn shirt inside so it smells like home. If an older cat suddenly seems stiff or reluctant to climb, talk to your vet.

Mabel may pretend she could have managed this by herself. But being tucked in by two people who adore you is a pretty fine way to end a day.

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