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Grandpa Ken Fell Asleep in the Hammock. Yuki Decided Someone Had to Stay Awake.

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A canvas hammock is strung between two thick oak trunks in the backyard, and green leaves rustle overhead. Grandpa Ken has drifted off in it, his head tipped back and his eyes peacefully closed. He is wearing a gray-green cable-knit sweater vest over a collared shirt, one arm curled across his middle. Settled right on top of him, still wide awake, is Yuki. The snow Bengal lies stretched across his lap with her pale spotted coat glowing in the dappled light, ears turned slightly and blue eyes calmly surveying the yard like a lifeguard on duty. Shoes, a blue watering can, baskets, and potted plants sit scattered under the trees.

Cats often like to keep watch while their people sleep, and Bengals are especially alert and observant. Choosing to lie on top of you is a sign of trust and affection, and it also gives the cat warmth and a good vantage point. Hammocks can be fun for cats, but they also have loose netting or fabric that can catch claws, so it is a good idea to supervise. Outdoor naps with a cat should take place in a secure yard, since Bengals are known for their curiosity and athleticism and can be quick to investigate interesting sounds or movements nearby. Keeping your cat microchipped is always a smart precaution.

The breeze sways the hammock ever so slightly, and Ken sleeps on, unbothered. Yuki will keep an eye on things for now. That is what good companions do.

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