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Odessa Nodded Off in Her Recliner. Onyx Took the Night Shift Early.

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The television is off, a lamp is on and Grandma Odessa has nodded off in her plaid armchair, her cream cardigan pulled around her. Sitting in the foreground, Onyx is wide awake, his golden eyes fixed on us and his ears erect like twin radar dishes. A blanket, a stack of papers and a few cups clutter the table behind them, and the room has the soft hush of an afternoon rest. Someone has to be on guard, and he has taken the job. Not a thing in the room moves except his whiskers.

Many older adults enjoy an afternoon nap, and a sleepy cat nearby can make it even more relaxing. Cats are alert watchers even while they seem to doze, and a Devon Rex, with his large ears, picks up every sound. If your cat shares your recliner, check the mechanism before closing it, because paws and tails can get caught. Keep a blanket handy for both of you, since napping lowers body temperature. Some cats like to sit up and keep watch like this, which can be a sign of a relaxed, secure pet. If your cat is restless, offer a comfortable bed near your chair.

Odessa sleeps, Onyx guards and the afternoon rolls on. Nothing in the house is out of place. It is the best kind of teamwork: one rests, one watches.

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