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An older man in a cardigan sits in a lawn chair at dusk with a gray Exotic Shorthair cat on his lap. 3 / 31

The Sun Dipped Low and Pebble Settled Right Onto Grandpa's Lap

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The sky is turning pink behind the fence, and a streetlight flickers on as Grandpa leans back in a green lawn chair with Pebble across his lap. She lies heavy and relaxed with her paws crossed, golden eyes watching the horizon. His cable-knit cardigan and round glasses catch the last of the warm light.

A second chair stands empty beside them, and the yard behind is a quiet mix of potted plants, a hose, and autumn leaves. The two of them look like they have done this a thousand evenings and would happily do a thousand more.

A calm routine at day's end can be good for both cats and people. Cats with plush coats like the Exotic Shorthair often love a warm lap, and their steady purr can be soothing. If your cat enjoys an evening outdoors, keep her on a harness or in a secure space, and bring her in once it gets dark or cool, since dusk is when other animals and insects become active. Make sure her vaccines and parasite prevention are current, and check her fur for anything clinging to it. Your vet can help you plan safe outdoor time.

The chairs will be folded and the porch light flipped on soon enough. For now the sky is doing all the talking. Soon the porch light will click on and the chairs will be carried in. Until then, there is nothing to do but watch the colors change and enjoy the warm weight in his lap.

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