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Earl Set Up Two Lawn Chairs for Sunset. Only One Was for Him.

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The sun is sinking low behind the trees, spilling orange across the sky, and Earl has pulled out two lawn chairs for the evening. He sits in profile with his gaze on the glow, a pair of glasses tucked into his vest and a plaid shirt rolled at the wrists. In the second chair, Pewter has perched on the armrest, tall and attentive, her golden eyes turned the same direction. Flowerpots, a pair of slippers by the patio door, and a water bottle on the ground make it an easy, ordinary end to the day.

Cats are most active at dawn and dusk, which is why so many of them seem to wake up and watch the world as the light fades. This is a natural rhythm called being crepuscular, and it explains the evening zoomies in many households. A calm sunset chair session can be a wonderful way to give a cat some quiet enrichment, as long as she is safe in a fenced yard or on a leash. Outdoors, always keep an eye out for hazards like busy roads, other animals, and pests like fleas and ticks, and ask your vet which preventives are right for your cat. Russian Blues tend to be gentle and devoted to their favorite person, and many are happy to share a quiet hour without needing any activity at all. Evening is also a good time for a gentle brush and a snack.

Earl does not say much at sunset, and neither does Pewter. They both seem to understand each other perfectly.

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