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Every Night Grandpa Walter Has One Last Job Before Bed. It's the Sweetest One.

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A floor lamp casts a warm glow over the corner of the living room, where Grandpa Walter is bent over a plush round pet bed. Wearing an olive cable-knit cardigan and his trusty glasses, he gently tucks a soft cream blanket around Sapphire with careful, practiced hands. The Siamese is curled into a neat crescent, dark paws folded and tail wrapped close, her blue eyes half lidded as she accepts this nightly ritual. A couch with a knitted throw, a basket and a few houseplants fill the cozy room behind them.

Round, cushioned beds with raised edges are popular with cats because they mimic the feeling of curling up in a protected nest. Siamese cats have short, fine coats with little undercoat, so many of them seek out warmth, whether it is a sunny window, a heated pad or a blanket like this one. Placing the bed away from drafts and near a familiar person can make it even more appealing. Washing bedding regularly keeps it fresh, and adding an item that smells like their owner helps some cats settle in. Older cats in particular appreciate soft, warm sleeping spots that are easy to step into.

Bedtime routines can be comforting for both pets and people. For a grandparent, a few minutes of tucking in a beloved cat brings a gentle sense of care and closure to the day.

Sapphire looks perfectly content, and Walter looks like there is nowhere else he would rather be. Goodnight, sweet Siamese.

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