a cornish rex cat defensively hissing at an approaching black labrador in a softly lit living room with sheer curtains

pets ambiance animal animals assertive black canine cat comfort comfortable communication companionship contrast cornish cozy curiosity curious curtains defensive delicate dog domestic feline gentle hissing home household indoor interaction intimate labrador light living moment mutual natural peaceful pet protective quiet retriever rex room scene serene setting sheer soft standoff tension defensively approaching softly lit