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Harold Dropped the Needle on an Old Record. Toffee Took It Very Seriously.

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A record is spinning, the room is warm and Toffee has pulled up a front-row seat. He sits right beside the turntable on a woven rug, gazing at the disc as it goes around, his orange coat bright against the dark platter. Behind him, Harold and Bev sit close on the sofa in matching cream sweaters, smiling at the music, with a bookshelf, framed photographs and a basket of blankets filling in the cozy corners of the living room.

Cats are surprisingly sensitive to sound, and their hearing is far sharper than ours. Gentle music at a moderate volume is usually fine and can even feel soothing, but loud bass or sudden crackles can startle them. If your cat hangs around a record player, keep the needle, power cords and stacks of records out of paws' reach, and watch for a tail swipe near the arm. A spinning object can also tempt a cat to paw at it, which is another reason to supervise. For seniors, music is a wonderful way to bring back memories and make an ordinary evening feel special. It also helps to give your cat a quiet retreat nearby, so he can leave if the room gets too lively. Many cats prefer the calm of a familiar rug to a noisy corner.

Whatever is playing, Toffee seems to be a serious listener. His eyes follow the groove, and the room is perfectly content.

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