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Grandma Ruth Settled Into Her Rocking Chair. She Had to Rock Very, Very Gently.

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The old wooden rocking chair has a gentle creak to it, and Grandma Ruth has settled in for a slow, quiet afternoon. She wears a soft cream cardigan over a green top, her silver hair gathered up, and she gazes down at the floor with a tender smile. Curled on the braided rug at her feet is Copper, sound asleep with his eyes closed and his chin tucked into his paws, his long tail wrapped around his body. A basket of yarn balls, a pair of slippers, a pair of glasses on the side table, and a couch heaped with blankets make the room feel lived-in and warm.

A sleeping cat near a rocking chair is a classic picture, but it does call for a bit of care. Rocking chair runners can pinch a tail or paw if a cat settles too close, so it's wise to glance down before you start rocking. Some owners place a cat bed slightly to the side, giving their pet a cozy spot that's close but out of harm's way. Even energetic breeds like the Abyssinian spend much of the day napping, often choosing spots near their favorite person, where they feel safe and warm.

Ruth is careful to rock slowly, keeping one eye on her sleeping companion. Copper, for his part, seems completely untroubled, trusting her entirely.

There's a special kind of peace in a quiet room, a creaking chair, and a cat dreaming at your feet.

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