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Grandpa Set Out Two Lawn Chairs for the Sunset. The Second One Wasn't Empty for Long.

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Two green folding chairs sit side by side on the backyard lawn, angled toward the glowing sun as it slips behind the fence and the trees. Clarence has settled into one, his oatmeal knit cardigan wrapped loosely over a blue tee, gazing off toward the horizon with a calm, reflective look. The other chair belongs, quite officially, to Sapphire. She sits upright on the cushioned seat with her fluffy coat glowing in the low light, paws tucked neatly, blue eyes half lidded as she, too, watches the sky. Potted plants, a few garden ornaments, and the soft silhouettes of neighboring houses frame the scene.

Cats are often most active around dawn and dusk, a pattern known as being crepuscular. That is one reason many cats become playful or alert in the evening, when their wild ancestors would have hunted. If you share outdoor evenings with an indoor cat, supervision is important, since the low light can hide a quick escape and evenings bring more wildlife activity. A harness and leash, a secure enclosed patio, or a screened porch can let a cat enjoy the fresh air safely. Bring her in once it gets dark, and make sure her ID and microchip details are current, just in case.

For now, nobody is in a hurry. The sun sinks a little lower, the yard turns gold and then rosy, and the two friends sit quietly in their matching chairs. It may be the most relaxing appointment on either of their calendars.

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