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An elderly Black man in a brown cardigan plays an old upright piano as a seal point Birman sits on the wooden bench beside him. 13 / 32

Otis Sat Down at the Old Piano. Mocha Claimed the Other Half of the Bench.

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The old upright piano has seen decades of use, its keys yellowed and its wood worn soft at the edges, but it still has music in it. Otis leans in with his glasses low and his fingers spread across the keys, playing with careful, practiced attention. Sitting tall on the wooden bench beside him is Mocha, white paws neatly together, fluffy tail curling off the edge, staring straight ahead with her bright blue eyes as if she is the one giving the concert. A plaid blanket drapes over an armchair in the background, and a potted plant sits by the window.

Music can be a meaningful part of life at any age. Many older adults find that playing an instrument, even casually, is a pleasant way to keep their hands busy and their minds engaged, and it can stir up wonderful memories. Cats react to music in different ways. Some wander off at the first loud note, while others seem calm around gentle melodies. Since cats have very sensitive hearing, softer playing is more likely to keep a furry listener nearby. If your cat likes to sit close, let her come and go freely and keep the lid open carefully so curious paws do not get pinched.

Mocha may not have a favorite song, but she has clearly chosen her seat. With Otis at the keys and her beside him, the old piano has its most loyal audience.

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