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An elderly Black man in a cardigan sits in a lawn chair at sunset holding a seal point Birman, an empty chair beside them. 16 / 32

Otis Set Up Two Lawn Chairs to Watch the Sunset. One Stayed Empty.

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The sky over the backyard is fading from gray to a soft orange glow behind the fence, and the evening air has cooled enough for a cardigan. Otis sits in a green folding lawn chair, gazing toward the sunset with a thoughtful expression behind his glasses. In his arms, nestled against his chest, is Mocha. She faces forward with her white-gloved paws resting on his sleeve and her blue eyes wide and alert, as if she is watching the light change too. Beside them, a second lawn chair sits empty, which tells you she had a seat of her own and chose his instead.

Many cats prefer being held by people they trust, and Birmans in particular are known for enjoying close contact. When holding a cat, support her body fully, with one arm under her hindquarters and the other around her chest, so she feels secure. Watch for signs she wants down, like squirming, tail flicking, or flattened ears, and let her go gently. Evening outings are a nice time for cats to be outdoors with supervision, since it is cooler. Just bring her inside as it gets dark, when wildlife becomes more active and a cat that wanders could be harder to find.

The empty chair will stay empty tonight. Otis has his sunset, Mocha has her favorite spot, and the two of them seem content to watch the day close out together.

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