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Nell Rocked Slowly in Her Chair. Bluebell Had Picked a Very Specific Spot.

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Grandma Nell sits back in a wooden rocking chair, hands resting on the arms, a gentle smile on her face and her denim shirt and jeans comfortable and worn. At her feet, Bluebell is curled into a soft cream-and-gray swirl on a woven rug, her face tucked in and her eyes closed. Around them, the room is a happy jumble: a basket of knitting, a stack of magazines, a pair of glasses on a side table, and warm wood floors. Sunlight stretches across the floorboards, and the only movement in the room is the slow rise and fall of the cat's side and the gentle sway of the chair.

Cats sleep a lot, often twelve to sixteen hours a day, and they love a spot near their people where they feel safe. Rocking chairs add one concern: a sleeping cat on the floor can have a tail or paw under the runner, so rock gently and check where she is before you start. A rug gives her softness and warmth, while a stable familiar location helps her sleep deeply. If your cat suddenly sleeps much more or less than usual, or hides more, mention it to your vet.

Few things are as peaceful as the creak of an old chair and the breathing of a sleeping cat. Nell rocks softly, taking care not to wake her friend. Bluebell, for her part, has no plans to stir.

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