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A ruddy Abyssinian cat and a gray lop-eared bunny sleep next to each other in a canvas hammock on a porch. 7 / 23

A Ruddy Abyssinian and a Gray Lop Bunny Dozed Off in a Porch Hammock

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A canvas hammock hangs on the porch, and two sleepers lie in it like a pair of old friends. A ruddy Abyssinian rests with her eyes closed, her russet coat catching the warm light and her big ears relaxed. Beside her, Pudding the gray lop-eared bunny sleeps with her chin down and ears flopped, her round side rising with every slow breath. A watering can, a potted plant, and a pair of boots sit nearby, and the afternoon is gently golden and still.

Abyssinians are lively, curious cats that often seem to be in constant motion, so a sound sleep in a hammock is a rare treat. Rabbits tend to rest in short bursts through the day, and a bunny that lies down and closes her eyes in the open is feeling truly safe. A hammock can sway and tip, so it is best for supervised naps only, and for a pet rabbit a stable, enclosed resting spot is safer. If you would like to help your pets feel secure, a vet can offer suggestions.

The hammock rocks slowly, and so do the sleepers. There is no hurry and no noise, just two small breathing bodies in the warm air. If naps were an art, this would be the masterpiece, a perfect little study in trust, warmth, and slow afternoon light.

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