Browse ›
A smiling elderly man listens to records in a living room with a gray cat on his lap and a turntable behind him. 11 / 24

Grandpa Put on a Record. Slate Claimed the Whole Lap.

AI imagerussian bluevinyl recordsliving room

A turntable sits open on a cabinet behind Grandpa, records stacked beside it, and a framed photo smiles from the shelf. He has settled into the couch in his green sweater vest with eyes warm and relaxed, while Slate fills his lap, one gold eye peeking over her paw. The room glows with lamplight, and you can almost hear a mellow song drifting through it.

Everything in the room feels warm, from the amber lamp to the knit blanket behind them. Grandpa's glasses glint softly as he looks toward the music, and his hand rests on Slate's back. She has curled so close that she nearly blends into the wool of his vest, a plush gray bundle with a watchful gold eye.

Many cats are soothed by calm, low music and a quiet room, though every cat is different. Loud bass or sudden crashes can startle them, so keep the volume moderate and let your cat leave if she wants. Predictable evening routines help cats feel secure, and a lap and gentle petting do the rest. Music and pets can both help older adults feel relaxed and connected, which is part of why so many people enjoy an evening ritual with a record and a four-legged friend. If your cat seems tense with the music, try a softer setting or a different time of day.

Side B is about to start, and Slate is not going anywhere.

More from this collection

All 24 →
An elderly man holds birdseed in his palm near a feeder while a gray cat sits very still among sparrows.The Sparrows Kept Coming. Slate Didn't Move a Whisker.A man in a vest sips from a mug on a porch step while a fluffy gray cat looks up at him.Grandpa Raised His Coffee Mug. Slate Wanted a Closer Look.
A man in a cardigan sits in a wooden rocking chair while a gray cat sleeps on a blanket at his feet.The Rocker Creaked Softly While Slate Dreamed at Grandpa's FeetA man in a sweater vest reads an old letter while a gray cat rests her head on his knee.Grandpa Unfolded an Old Letter. Slate Rested Her Head on His Knee.A man in a gray vest paints at an easel in a backyard while a gray cat lies on the patio.Grandpa Painted the Garden While Slate Watched From the PatioA smiling man in a sweater sits on an old wooden dock behind a gray cat, with a fishing pole at his side.Grandpa Went Fishing and Brought the Best Assistant Along