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An older man in a patterned cardigan dozes in a wooden rocking chair while a calico cat sleeps curled on the rug below. 22 / 39

Otis Drifted Off in the Rocking Chair. Clementine Was Already Asleep.

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Afternoon has settled over the living room, and Otis has slipped into a doze in his wooden rocking chair, head tipped back, glasses still on, hands resting in his lap. His knit cardigan with its patterned yoke looks like it was made for exactly this. At his feet, Clementine is curled on a woven rug, calico face tucked in, eyes closed, one white paw folded under her chin. A basket of yarn, a mug, and a stack of papers sit on the side table, and bright light spills in from a window. The whole room seems to be sleeping along with them.

Cats sleep a great deal, often twelve hours or more in a day, and many choose to nap near their favorite person. Being close while resting is a way of feeling safe and connected. A cat's sleep includes light dozing and deeper rest, which is why you may see her ears twitch even when she looks out cold. A rocking chair is a lovely spot for a person, but it can be hazardous for a cat who sleeps beneath it, since the runners can catch a tail or paw. If a cat likes to nap near a rocker, it helps to place her bed a few feet away or keep the chair still when she is close. Talk to your vet if her sleep patterns change a lot.

The chair rocks back and forth with a tiny creak, and neither sleeper stirs. A soft snore, a warm rug, and a quiet afternoon make for a good rest.

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