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Grandma and Grandpa Put On Their Favorite Old Record. Someone Claimed the Couch First.

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A record is spinning on the turntable by the window, and a crate of old albums leans against the side table. Frank and Edna have settled into the couch side by side, shoulder to shoulder in their cream cable-knit sweaters, with Edna turned toward him and smiling softly while he grins at something only the two of them understand. Spread across the cushion in front of them, taking up an impressive amount of space, is Duchess. Her long white coat pools around her like a fur rug, and her copper eyes stare straight ahead with regal calm.

Cats generally have sensitive hearing, so music time is worth tailoring to their comfort. Moderate volume is kinder than loud playback, and many cats seem to settle better with mellow, steady sounds than with sudden, booming ones. Watch your cat's body language: a relaxed cat lying nearby with soft eyes is content, while flattened ears, a twitching tail, or leaving the room suggest the music is too much. Persians usually prefer quiet, predictable surroundings, so a calm evening of records at a gentle volume often suits them well. It also helps to always leave your cat an easy way to retreat.

The needle will reach the end of the side eventually, and someone will have to get up to flip the record. Judging by Duchess's position, it will not be her. She is busy being the most glamorous listener in the room.

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