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A smiling elderly man in a cream cardigan sways in a kitchen beside a Siamese cat standing on the counter, tail held high. 4 / 38

Grandpa Started Snapping His Fingers in the Kitchen. Sapphire Hopped Up to Join.

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Honey-colored wooden cabinets, a dish rack full of plates, a basket of onions by the sink, and a cluttered fridge door covered in notes: the kitchen is homey and well used. Clarence stands in the middle of it in his long cream cardigan, grinning wide behind his glasses, snapping his fingers as he sways to a tune only he can hear. Sapphire has hopped up onto the counter edge right beside him, tail raised high like a question mark, gazing ahead with calm blue eyes. She is not exactly dancing, but she is definitely part of the show.

A tail held straight up, often with a little curve at the tip, is one of the friendliest signals a cat gives. It usually means the cat feels confident and happy to see you, and many cats greet their favorite people this way. Other cues fill in the picture: slow blinks, a relaxed body, and rubbing against legs or furniture all suggest contentment. Siamese cats are known for being social and involved, so it is no surprise to find one right in the middle of the action. Just keep counters free of hot pans, knives, and foods that are unsafe for cats, like onions and garlic, if your cat likes to supervise in the kitchen.

Clarence may not have a dance partner who follows his lead, but he has one who sticks around for the whole song. That counts for a lot. The kitchen is warm, the music is playing in his head, and Sapphire's tail is keeping time.

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