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Earl Put On His Favorite Record. Then He Saw Who Was Wearing the Headphones.

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A record spins on the turntable by the window, late sunlight pouring across the room, and Earl is leaning in with a look of quiet delight. The reason is sitting right in front of him. Custard has somehow ended up wearing a pair of black over-ear headphones, resting slightly askew around her plush cream head, and she gazes off into the middle distance with the solemn expression of a serious music critic. A stack of records leans against the player, a little potted plant sits below, and a cozy knit throw drapes over the arm of the chair.

Cats hear a much wider range of sounds than people do, especially high-pitched ones, so music that seems pleasant to us may feel very different to them. Many cats are fine with soft music playing in the room, and some even settle near the speakers. Loud volume, though, can be stressful, so keep it gentle. Actual headphones are not a good idea for cats beyond a playful moment, since sound pressed right against their sensitive ears can be uncomfortable, and many cats dislike things on their heads. Keep any such moment short and let her shake them off whenever she wants. Cords should also be kept tidy, because cats love to chew wires.

Custard looks like she is about to deliver a review of the B-side. Earl, for his part, seems happy to share his favorite records with a listener who never asks him to turn it down.

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