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An elderly man in a brown cable-knit sweater sits beside a record player while a tuxedo cat looks up at him from his lap. 19 / 22

Grandpa Ken Dropped the Needle on an Old Favorite. Domino Looked Up.

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A record turns slowly on the turntable, its clear dust cover propped open, and the living room seems to settle into the music. Grandpa Ken sits in a cushioned armchair wearing a brown cable-knit sweater over a light blue shirt, smiling down at Domino. The tuxedo cat has planted himself against Ken's side, one white paw resting on the armrest, gazing up with wide yellow-green eyes as if he's waiting for the next song request. Around them are shelves of books, stacks of records, a basket of folded blankets, houseplants, and a window glowing with soft afternoon light.

Cats can hear a wider range of frequencies than people, especially high-pitched sounds, which is why loud music or sudden bass can bother them. Keeping the volume moderate and giving a cat the option to leave the room helps it stay comfortable. Some cats seem to relax with calm, steady music, and there are even playlists composed with cats in mind. Turntables themselves can be fascinating to a cat, with their spinning platter and moving tonearm, so it's wise to close the lid when the music stops to protect both the needle and curious paws. Keeping cords tidy behind the stereo also discourages chewing.

Whatever is on the turntable, Domino has decided the best seat in the house is right beside Ken. The record can play on side B as long as it likes.

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