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Grandma Edie Settled Into Her Old Rocker. Pebble Picked the Riskiest Nap Spot.

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The living room is quiet and softly lit, with a lamp glowing in the corner, a mug on the side table, and a knitted throw draped over the arm of the rocking chair. Grandma Edie sits back in the old wooden rocker, glasses on, a contented smile on her face, rocking slowly in her oatmeal cardigan. On the woven rug at her feet, Pebble has curled up just in front of the rocker's curved runners, eyes closed, chin resting on his paws, the very picture of a deep afternoon nap.

Rocking chairs and pets need a little awareness. A cat napping close to a rocker's runners can get a paw or tail pinched if the chair rocks back unexpectedly. Many cats learn to keep their distance, but it is still worth checking the floor before rocking, especially with a sleepy cat that may not move quickly. Placing a soft cat bed a short distance from the chair gives a pet a cozy spot that is close, but safely out of range. A rug under the chair also helps reduce noise and keeps the motion gentle, which can be nicer for both a dozing cat and the floors.

For now, Grandma Edie is rocking only an inch or two, mindful of her sleeping friend. The house is still, the lamp is warm, and Pebble is somewhere deep in a dream. It is hard to imagine a more peaceful way to spend an afternoon.

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