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The Rocking Chair Creaked All Afternoon. Pebble Never Moved an Inch.

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Every so often the old rocking chair creaks, and every time it does, Pebble doesn't even stir. Ruth sits back in her sunny living room wearing a beige quilted vest over a chambray shirt, her hands resting on the arms of the chair and her eyes drifting down to the floor with a fond little smile. There, on a thick knitted rug, Pebble lies curled in a heavy grey loaf, eyes shut tight, chin tucked against his paws. A basket of lavender and grey yarn sits beside the chair, a pair of knitted slippers waits nearby, and houseplants catch the light from the tall windows.

Cats sleep a lot, often somewhere between twelve and sixteen hours a day, and older cats may sleep even more. Much of that is light dozing, which lets them wake quickly, mixed with shorter periods of deep sleep. Choosing a spot right next to their person is a sign of comfort and trust, since cats are vulnerable when asleep. Rocking chairs are worth a moment of caution, though. Tails and paws can get caught under the rockers, so it's a good habit to glance down before rocking, especially when a sleepy cat likes to curl up close to your feet.

Ruth will keep the rocking slow and gentle this afternoon. With a sleeping cat at her feet and a basket of yarn within reach, there isn't much more she could ask of the day.

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