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Grandpa Put On His Favorite Record. The Sphynx Made Sure She Was the Star of the Room.

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A turntable sits on a wooden cabinet by the window, its lid propped open, and a crate stuffed with old record sleeves leans against the shelf. Clarence has settled deep into the couch in his oatmeal cardigan, glasses on and a quiet, knowing smile on his face, the kind people get when a favorite song comes on. Front and center, though, is Moonpie. The grey Sphynx is sprawled across a fuzzy blanket in the foreground, ears wide, eyes half-lidded, as if the music is being played entirely for her. Framed pictures, a leafy houseplant and a warm lamp fill out the room.

Cats can certainly hear music, and their hearing reaches far higher frequencies than ours, so loud volumes that feel fine to a person may be a lot for them. Many cats seem relaxed by calm, steady sounds, and some owners notice their pets settling down more when softer music is playing. Keeping the volume moderate and giving the cat a way to leave the room if it wants are simple courtesies. Record players have their own small hazards, too: a curious paw on a spinning platter can scratch a record or knock the tonearm, so a lid that closes or a cat-free zone near the turntable can save both cat and collection.

Clarence picked the album, Moonpie picked the best seat, and the afternoon sounds about perfect.

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