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Grandma Loretta Pulled Up Her Old Quilt by the Fire. Saffron Had Already Claimed a Corner.

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Logs crackle in a soot-blackened stone fireplace, sending up bright orange flames. Grandma Loretta sits wrapped in a blue and cream patchwork quilt, wearing a cream cable-knit cardigan, her eyes cast down with a soft, peaceful expression. Saffron has nestled herself against the quilt's folds, ears forward and amber eyes reflecting the firelight. Around them, the room is cozy and lived-in: a basket of yarn balls with knitting needles, a mug on a small table, stacked books on the shelves, a lamp glowing, and a pair of glasses resting on the couch cushion.

Cats are famous heat seekers, and it is easy to see why a fireplace is so appealing. A cat's normal body temperature runs a little higher than ours, and short-coated breeds like the Abyssinian often search out warm spots. Still, fire safety matters. A sturdy screen keeps sparks in and curious paws out, and cats should never be left alone with an open flame. Some cats will sit so close to heat that their fur gets hot to the touch, so a warm blanket a safe distance away is a better choice. Keep yarn tucked away when not in use too, since swallowed string can be dangerous for cats.

The evening could not be any calmer. The fire hums, the quilt holds the warmth, and a golden cat keeps watch. For Grandma Loretta, that is all the comfort a cold night needs.

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