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Bedtime at Grandpa's House Comes With Full Service, Even for the Cat

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Bedtime comes with full service at Grandpa's house. He's kneeling beside a plush gray pet bed, smoothing a cream knit blanket over Domino with the same care he'd give a sleeping grandchild. The cat lies tucked in up to his white chin, round yellow eyes peering out, looking a little surprised but not at all inclined to leave. Behind them, a shelf holds folded laundry and neatly lined-up shoes, and a coffee mug waits on the side table by a plaid throw.

Cats spend a large part of their day sleeping, so a comfortable, safe resting spot really matters to them. Many prefer beds with raised sides, which feel enclosed and secure, and they often choose warm places away from foot traffic and drafts. Older cats in particular may appreciate a soft, low-sided bed that's easy to step into, especially if their joints are getting stiff. Washing bedding regularly helps keep fleas and odors in check. It's also normal for a cat to ignore a brand-new bed for a while; placing it somewhere the cat already likes to nap, or adding a blanket that smells familiar, can help win them over.

Domino seems to have accepted this bed without protest, though it's anyone's guess whether he'll still be in it ten minutes after Grandpa turns out the light.

Being tucked in is a small kindness, and it looks like both of them enjoy it.

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