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Grandpa Held the Popcorn Bowl. Juniper Held Very Still.

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The couch is covered in a knitted throw, the popcorn bowl is full, and Gus is already two handfuls in. Right beside him, Juniper the blue point Ragdoll has stretched one white-mittened paw toward the bowl, her blue eyes locked on the fluffy snacks as if she is only thinking about it. A few stray kernels have escaped onto the table, next to a pair of reading glasses and a woven coaster, and Gus wears the patient grin of someone who has seen this move before.

Popcorn is a fun movie-night treat for people, but it is best kept from cats. Plain, air-popped kernels are not toxic, yet the butter, salt, and seasonings that usually come with them are not good for a cat's stomach, and hard unpopped kernels can be a choking risk. A better plan is to give her a few of her own treats or a favorite toy while the movie plays. Cats often like to sit close during screen time, since the warmth and the company are the real attraction.

Ragdolls are famous for being gentle and affectionate, so Juniper's polite paw is about as pushy as she gets. Gus can probably hold out for most of the film, though a couple of well-aimed stares might change his mind about sharing something that is actually safe for her. Either way, the best seat in the house is the one right next to each other.

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