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A grandma in a cream cardigan sleeps on a porch swing with a ruddy Abyssinian cat curled asleep against her side. 7 / 29

Copper Never Sits Still. Then Grandma Ruth Dozed Off on the Porch Swing.

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The porch swing has stopped moving, and both of its passengers are fast asleep. Grandma Ruth leans back against a striped cushion, her silver hair falling loose and her face relaxed in a peaceful doze. Her cream cable-knit cardigan wraps around her like a blanket, and tucked into her side is Copper, curled into a tight ball with his face pressed against her arm. His eyes are closed, his ears tipped back in total relaxation. Red geraniums bloom in clay pots on the porch, gardening gloves and boots sit nearby, and the late afternoon light turns everything golden.

Abyssinians are often known as busy, curious cats who rarely sit still, so a snuggly nap like this is a special sign of trust and contentment. Even the most active cats sleep many hours a day, and they often choose to rest against the person they feel safest with. For older adults, the quiet companionship of a cat napping close by can make a home feel warm and peaceful. If you nap on a swing or rocking furniture with a cat, make sure the seat is stable and that your cat can hop off easily when they wake up.

Copper may spend his mornings chasing everything that moves, but right now he's found the one place he wants to be. Ruth's slow breathing seems to have lulled him right off to sleep.

Some afternoons are made for doing nothing at all, side by side, while the porch swing creaks softly.

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