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A chocolate brown Havanese and an orange longhair cat sit shoulder to shoulder on a sunny windowsill. 17 / 21

A Havanese and an Orange Cat Shared the Best Seat in the House

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Warm window light turns everything gold in this little scene. The chocolate Havanese sits with his dark fringed face pointed toward the camera, and a fluffy orange cat leans against him, ears alert and eyes narrowed in the sunshine. The sill is cluttered with the small things of a busy home: a ring of keys, a mug with a spoon still in it and a handful of odds and ends. Beyond the glass is a bright, leafy world they are both happy to watch from the inside.

Havanese are small, sturdy, affectionate dogs that were bred as companions, and they love to be in the middle of family life. They often get along well with cats, especially when raised together. Orange cats are famous for being friendly and a little goofy, though coat color does not decide a cat's personality. Window perches are a favorite for both species, since they offer sunshine, entertainment and a view of birds. Make sure windows are secure, with screens that are in good repair, and keep any cords from blinds away from curious paws. Sitting in the sun can be a lovely way to relax, but offer shade and water so nobody gets too warm. Window time is a form of enrichment, and a happy, stimulated pet is often a calmer one.

The world outside can carry on with its errands. Right here, a perfectly good sunny spot is being shared by two experts at doing nothing.

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