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Dottie Climbed Into the Hammock for a Minute. Pearl Had a Better Idea.

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Between two sturdy tree trunks, a cream fringed hammock sways ever so slightly over a yard of fallen leaves, potted plants, and a weathered wooden fence. Dottie lies deep in its folds, eyes closed and face relaxed, her silver hair spread across the canvas and her chunky cable-knit cardigan pulled snug. Pearl is right on top of her, settled across her chest like a soft white blanket, eyes half-closed, ears relaxed, looking every bit as drowsy as her person. The whole scene has the hushed, unhurried feeling of a lazy autumn afternoon.

A cat that chooses to nap on its person's chest is showing a high level of trust. Cats are most vulnerable while they sleep, so picking a spot right on top of someone suggests they feel completely safe. The steady rhythm of breathing and a familiar heartbeat may be soothing to them, too. For people, the warmth and gentle weight of a resting pet can feel calming. If you nap in a hammock with a cat, it helps to check that the hammock is secure and that there's nothing sharp underneath in case your companion decides to hop out quickly.

Dottie and Pearl don't seem to have any plans to move. The leaves will keep falling, the hammock will keep swaying, and the nap will last exactly as long as it needs to.

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