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Grandma wearing headphones and glasses sits on a couch near a record player, holding a grey Scottish Fold cat on her lap. 18 / 27

Ruth Put On Her Favorite Record. Pebble Picked His Favorite Seat.

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Soft lamplight, a spinning record with an orange label, and a stack of well-loved albums on the coffee table: Ruth's living room has turned into her own private concert hall. She sits deep in the couch with a pair of headphones over her white hair, glasses perched low, smiling at whatever song has just come on. Pebble lies stretched across her lap and her quilted vest like a big grey cushion, his folded ears flat and his eyes half shut in drowsy bliss. Bookshelves crowded with framed photos, houseplants, and baskets line the walls, and a teacup sits waiting by the album sleeves.

Headphones are a thoughtful choice around cats. Cats hear a wider range of sounds than people do, including higher pitches, and loud music from speakers can be uncomfortable or stressful for them. Keeping the volume down or listening privately lets a cat stay close without being bothered. Cats also tend to seek out warm, steady laps when their person is still and relaxed, which is why quiet hobbies like reading, knitting, or listening to music often come with a feline companion. For older cats and owners alike, these calm routines can be a pleasant part of the day.

Ruth gets her favorite songs, Pebble gets a warm lap and a peaceful room. The record will run out eventually, but it doesn't look like anyone will be getting up to flip it soon.

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