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An elderly couple shares a bowl of popcorn on a cozy couch while a ruddy Abyssinian cat lounges in the foreground. 19 / 38

Harold Made the Popcorn, Ruth Picked the Movie, and Saffron Picked the Best Seat

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The popcorn bowl is full, the blankets are out, and movie night has officially begun. Harold, in a gray cardigan, reaches into the bowl with a wide grin, while Ruth, in a sunny mustard sweater, holds it steady on her lap and laughs at something on the screen. Stretched across the couch cushions in the foreground, Saffron gazes off to the side with an expression of mild interest, ears tall, whiskers fanned, very much part of the evening but far too dignified to beg. A wicker basket, a coffee table with mugs, and a soft knit throw complete the homey living room.

Popcorn is a classic movie snack for people, but it isn't a great treat for cats. Butter, salt, and seasonings can upset their stomachs, and unpopped or partly popped kernels can be a choking hazard or get stuck in teeth. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their bodies are built to get nutrition mostly from meat, so they don't really benefit from snack foods anyway. If your cat likes to join movie night, keep a few cat treats handy so it can share the fun safely. A warm blanket on the couch is often all a cat wants from the evening.

Whatever's playing tonight, Harold and Ruth seem to be enjoying each other's company most of all. Saffron simply looks pleased to be included, which, for a cat, is the very best kind of review.

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