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A cinnamon Abyssinian cat sits on a rug beside a record player and stack of vinyl albums as a smiling grandma looks on. 5 / 26

Ruth Put On Her Favorite Old Record. Saffron Stepped Into the Spotlight.

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A record is spinning on the turntable, a stack of well-loved album sleeves leaning beside it on the low wooden stand. The living room is bright and airy, with a cream sofa, a few trailing houseplants, and a woven rug underfoot. Ruth sits back with her glasses pushed up into her silver hair, her braid falling over her denim shirt, beaming at the scene in front of her. Front and center, Saffron sits on the rug like the star of an album cover, enormous ears up, green-gold eyes wide, looking directly at whoever has just walked in.

Music time can be a lovely shared ritual with a cat, as long as the volume stays comfortable. Cats hear a wider range of high frequencies than people and can be sensitive to loud or sudden sounds, so moderate volume is kinder to their ears. Many cats seem perfectly relaxed around soft, steady music, and some owners notice their pets settling down during quiet listening sessions. Turntables do have small moving parts and delicate needles, so it's wise to keep a curious, agile cat like an Abyssinian from hopping onto the platter. A sturdy shelf or lid helps protect both the records and the paws.

Saffron doesn't seem to mind which album is playing, as long as she gets to be the center of attention. Ruth, clearly, is happy to give her the spotlight.

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