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Grandma Ruth Wrapped Up in Her Quilt by the Fire. Saffron Found the Best Seat.

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Logs crackle in the stone fireplace, sending a warm orange glow across the room. Grandma Ruth has bundled herself in a cream patchwork quilt, her green quilted vest underneath and her glasses pushed up into her white hair. Saffron sits on the quilt in her lap with his front paws crossed neatly, gazing up at her with soft golden eyes while she smiles down at him. Within reach are a cup of tea with a bag still steeping, a ball of twine, a small stack of cards, and a framed landscape painting on the wall above a lamp. It is the coziest corner in the house, and they both know it.

Cats love warmth, and a fireplace can draw them like a magnet. A sturdy fireplace screen is one of the most important safety steps for any home with pets, since a curious cat can get too close to sparks, hot glass, or embers. Never leave a fire unattended with a pet in the room, and keep tails and whiskers away from candles too. Loose string, twine, and yarn are another quiet hazard: cats love to play with them, but swallowed string can cause serious problems, so it is best to put balls of yarn away when you are not watching. If you suspect a cat swallowed thread, talk to your vet right away.

Tonight, though, Saffron is content to stay put. The quilt is soft, the fire is warm, and the best seat in the house happens to be the one with Ruth in it.

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