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Grandma Climbed Into the Hammock Between the Oaks. She Didn't Stay Alone Long.

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Strung between two sturdy oak trunks at the edge of the backyard, the rope hammock sways ever so gently in the late afternoon breeze. Grandma Dottie has sunk deep into it, eyes closed and face completely relaxed, still wrapped in her favorite chunky cardigan. Sterling is sprawled across her middle, his head resting on her arm and his eyes shut tight, gray paws tucked in. Fallen leaves scatter the ground below, potted plants line the fence, and sunlight filters through the branches overhead.

Hammocks are a lovely place for a nap, though cats and hammocks aren't always a perfect match. Rope and netting can catch claws, and a sudden swing might startle a cat into jumping. If your cat likes to join you, a hammock made of solid fabric is often more comfortable and safer for paws, and climbing in slowly helps keep things steady. For older adults, getting in and out of a hammock can be tricky, so a hammock hung low to the ground, with something sturdy to hold onto, makes it easier. And as always with outdoor naps, supervise indoor cats so they stay safely in the yard.

With the leaves rustling and the hammock barely moving, it's hard to say who fell asleep first. Either way, the afternoon belongs to these two, and they're making the very most of it.

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