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Grandma Loretta Set Out Two Lawn Chairs for Sunset. Saffron Ignored One of Them.

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Two green folding lawn chairs sit side by side in the backyard, but only one is being used. Grandma Loretta has settled into hers in a mossy green cardigan and blue tee, glasses on and gaze turned toward the glowing horizon. Saffron, who was offered a whole chair of her own, has chosen her lap instead. The ruddy Abyssinian perches upright, huge ears tipped back slightly, eyes half closed against the warm light. Potted plants, a watering can, and the corner of the house soak up the last golden rays of the evening.

Abyssinians are lively and energetic, but they also have an affectionate side, and many love to be close to their people at quieter moments. Sunset is a natural time for cats to perk up, since they are crepuscular, meaning they tend to be most active around dawn and dusk. That is why an evening outdoors can bring out alert ears and twitching whiskers. If your cat joins you outside, a harness and leash or a secure enclosed yard is safest, especially as light fades and wildlife starts moving. Bringing them in before dark is a good rule of thumb.

The empty chair beside them is a small joke between friends. Saffron always gets a chair, and she never uses it. For Grandma Loretta, that is just fine. Watching the sky change color with a warm cat in her lap is the best end to the day.

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