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Grandpa Earl Said He Was Just Resting His Eyes. Duchess Stayed on Watch.

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The TV is off, the afternoon sun is pouring through the window, and Earl has lost the battle with his eyelids. He is slumped comfortably in a brown recliner, head tilted back, mouth relaxed, a blanket bunched across his knees and his denim overalls rumpled from a busy morning. Duchess has settled onto the wide armrest right beside his shoulder, her fluffy white body loafed up and her eyes narrowed into sleepy slits. She looks like she is keeping watch, though she might drift off any second herself.

Cats often choose to rest near their favorite people, and the armrest of a recliner is a popular spot. It is elevated, warm, and close enough to keep an eye on things. Many cats also follow their owner's routine, napping when the house is quiet. One thing to watch with reclining chairs: cats like to crawl underneath or inside the mechanism, and they can be seriously injured when the footrest is closed or the chair is moved. It is a good habit to check under and around a recliner before adjusting it. A dedicated cat bed placed beside the chair can give your pet a safe alternative spot.

There is nothing quite like an unplanned afternoon nap with a furry friend close by. Earl is sound asleep, Duchess is on duty, and the whole house seems to be enjoying the quiet.

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