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Abuela Rosa Drifted Off in the Hammock. Mango Fell Asleep on Top of Her.

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Strung between two old oak trees, a cream-colored hammock cradles Abuela Rosa as she dozes with her eyes closed, a peaceful look on her face. She wears an olive shirt under a pale floral apron, her grey hair loose against a patterned pillow. Curled on her chest, Mango is sound asleep too, his round orange face squished against the apron and his front paws tucked under him. Behind the hammock, string lights glow along a fence, terracotta pots crowd a patio, and the warm light of a porch lamp shows through the doorway. It is late afternoon, and nobody has anywhere to be.

Cats sleep a lot, often twelve to sixteen hours a day, and a warm spot on a favorite person is hard to beat. Many cats feel safest when they can settle near their human while sleeping. If you nap with a cat in a hammock, make sure it is sturdy and low enough to avoid a fall, and keep the cat out of heat and direct sun since Exotic Shorthairs can overheat easily. Provide fresh water nearby and keep outdoor naps supervised. A calm, steady rhythm and a gentle schedule help cats stay relaxed. Talk to your vet if sleeping patterns change suddenly.

The oaks sway and the lights flicker on. Rosa and Mango are in the middle of the best nap of the week.

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