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Older woman kneels to tuck a light blue blanket around a gray Russian Blue cat lying in a round sage-green pet bed. 10 / 38

It's Bedtime at Grandma's House, and Sterling Gets the Full Tuck-In Treatment

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Bedtime comes with full service in this house. Grandma Dottie kneels on the living room rug beside a round, sage-green pet bed, carefully folding a pale blue blanket around Sterling's shoulders. The Russian Blue lies tucked in up to his chin, looking up at her with the slightly sleepy, entirely trusting face of a cat who knows he's being pampered. Behind them, a coffee table holds a mug and a pair of reading glasses, and a gray throw is draped across the couch.

Many cats love a dedicated bed, especially one with raised sides they can lean against. Bolstered beds help a cat feel enclosed and secure, which taps into their natural preference for snug, protected resting spots. A washable blanket adds warmth and lets the bed carry familiar scents, which cats find reassuring. Russian Blues have a dense coat, but they still appreciate a cozy spot away from drafts, particularly as they age. Placing the bed somewhere quiet but near the family's usual hangout area works well, since most cats like to nap where they can keep an ear on their people. Wash the blanket regularly to keep the bed fresh.

Whether Sterling stays tucked in for long is anyone's guess. Cats have their own ideas about bedtime. But for this moment at least, he looks perfectly content to be fussed over by his favorite person.

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