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Opal Put On Her Headphones and an Old Record. Her Lap Filled Up Fast.

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A black record spins on the turntable beside the couch, another album waits on the side table, and Opal is listening through a pair of big black headphones, smiling softly to herself as the music plays. She sits in an oatmeal cardigan over a cream top, glasses on, her grey curls pushed up by the headband. Butterscotch has settled heavily into her lap, his long ginger coat flowing over her knees and his fluffy tail draped down the side. His eyes are half closed as he gazes toward the turntable, looking every bit as relaxed as she does. A mug, a little houseplant, and a basket of knitting fill the cozy table nearby.

Listening through headphones is a thoughtful choice with a cat nearby. Cats hear higher frequencies than we do and can be sensitive to loud or sudden sounds, so keeping music at a moderate volume, or private, lets them stay close without stress. Calm, quiet routines like this are often when cats seek out a lap. For record lovers, a little cat-proofing helps: close the dust cover when the turntable isn't in use, keep the stylus out of paw's reach, and tidy cords behind the equipment so they don't get chewed. Longhaired cats shed, so a dust cover also keeps fur off the records.

The album will play through to the end, and neither of them is in any hurry to move. Music, sunlight, and a warm cat on your lap make for a perfect afternoon.

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