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Abuela Rosa Dropped the Needle on Her Favorite Old Record. Mango Turned to Look.

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A suitcase record player sits open on the side table, a black vinyl disc turning slowly under the needle. Stacked beside it are worn album sleeves, a coffee cup, a remote, a little potted plant, and a pair of reading glasses set down mid-afternoon. Abuela Rosa has settled on the sofa with a contented look, listening with her eyes half lowered. Mango, extra fluffy today with a thick ruff around his neck, sits upright on the cushion beside her and gazes up at her face, tail spilling over the edge.

People often wonder whether cats enjoy music, and the honest answer is that it varies from cat to cat. Cats hear a wider range of frequencies than people, and loud or sudden sounds can startle them. Soft, steady music at a moderate volume is usually more welcome than booming bass. Some owners notice their cats relax when calm music is playing, while others seem not to care at all. The key is to give a cat the choice to stay or wander off, and to keep speakers at a comfortable level. For many cats, the real draw is simply being near a relaxed person.

That seems to be the case for Mango. He might not know the songs by name, but he knows this afternoon feeling, when the music is slow and the sofa is warm. Abuela Rosa hums along, and he settles in for the whole side of the album.

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