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A silver-haired grandma in a chunky cardigan naps on a cushioned porch swing with a white cat sleeping against her side. 25 / 34

The Porch Swing Was Rocking Gently. Then Dottie and Pearl Both Went Quiet.

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Late golden sunlight slants across the weathered porch, catching the rope of the swing, the old watering can, and the potted plants along the railing. On the swing itself, cushioned with a faded blue pillow, Dottie has drifted off. Her head leans back against the cushion, eyes closed, wrapped snugly in her chunky cable-knit cardigan. Pearl lies curled tight against her side, white fur soft and full, eyes barely open in that dreamy halfway state cats slip into right before a deep nap, one paw resting gently on the cushion.

There's a reason cats and naps go together so well. Cats typically sleep for a large part of the day, often in short stretches, and they gravitate toward warm, safe, familiar spots, especially next to a person they trust. Sleeping beside their people is generally considered a sign of comfort and a close bond. For older adults, a quiet nap with a pet can be a soothing part of the day. If you share a porch swing with a cat, make sure it's stable and that your cat can hop off easily, and keep an eye on dropping temperatures as evening comes.

Neither of them looks like they'll be getting up anytime soon. The swing creaks gently, the sun sinks lower, and the porch belongs to two very sleepy friends.

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