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Odessa Rocked Slowly in Her Chair. Onyx Found the Coziest Spot Below.

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A wooden rocking chair, a woolly cardigan and a warm lamp make this corner of Grandma Odessa's house feel like a hug. She sits back with a green blanket over her knees, her silver hair soft in the lamplight. At her feet, almost out of sight on a woven rug, Onyx is curled up asleep, a small dark shape tucked beside a side table. A mug, a basket of knitting and a magazine wait on the table, and framed photos line the wall. The room smells, one imagines, of tea and old books.

Rocking chairs and cats go together surprisingly well, but care is needed. A cat sleeping beneath a rocker can have a tail or paw clipped by the runners, so look before you rock and give your cat a bed a little farther away. Cats like safe, warm spots where they can watch their people, and a rug near a favorite chair is ideal. Devon Rex cats love warmth and often curl up near heat sources, but keep them away from space heaters and hot lamps. A soft bed placed in a draft-free corner will help keep him comfortable through the cooler months. Cats also appreciate a predictable routine, so a regular nap spot near a favorite person helps them feel secure and settled.

Odessa rocks slowly and carefully, and Onyx sleeps soundly. This is what peace looks like. Some of the best companionship is quiet.

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