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A grandma gently tucks a soft beige blanket around a seal point Ragdoll cat resting in a round gray pet bed. 12 / 24

Every Afternoon Grandma Ruth Does the Same Thing. Willow Expects It Now.

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Naptime has an official ritual in this house. Grandma Ruth kneels beside a round gray pet bed and carefully folds a soft beige blanket around Willow, smoothing it over her shoulders like she is tucking in a grandchild. Willow lies perfectly still, blue eyes open and calm, her dark mask peeking out from under the fabric. A woven basket, a pair of slippers, and a potted plant sit in the soft light by the window, and the whole room feels quiet and warm.

Cats spend a large part of the day sleeping, and they tend to look for spots that feel safe, warm, and enclosed. A bolstered bed with raised sides gives a cat something to lean against, and a washable blanket adds both warmth and a familiar scent. Placing the bed away from foot traffic and drafts, and somewhere with a view of the room, often makes it more appealing. Washing bedding regularly helps keep fur, dander, and fleas under control. Older cats in particular may appreciate a lower-sided bed that is easy to step into, and a sudden change in sleep habits is worth mentioning to your vet.

Not every cat would tolerate being tucked in, but Willow seems to accept it as her rightful due. With her blanket in place and Ruth close by, a long and peaceful nap is surely on the way.

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