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Elderly couple laughing in wooden rocking chairs in a cluttered sunny room while a tricolor Basset Hound sleeps on the rug. 27 / 40

Grandma and Grandpa Couldn't Stop Laughing. Rufus Slept Right Through It.

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Two wooden rocking chairs sit pulled close together, and the couple in them can't stop laughing. Grandma in a teal cardigan tips her head back with a bright smile, and Grandpa in a green plaid shirt grins beside her, his hand resting on her knee. The room around them is wonderfully lived in: stacks of magazines and books on the floor, a mug on the side table, a plaid throw tossed over a chair, and a basket of odds and ends. Sprawled on the rug at their feet is Rufus, eyes closed, front paws crossed, sleeping straight through whatever joke just landed.

A dog who naps at your feet is often a sign of trust. Dogs tend to sleep deeply where they feel safe, and many choose spots close to their people so they can keep track of them even while dozing. With rocking chairs in the house, though, it is worth paying attention to tails and paws, since a rocker runner can pinch if a pet lies too close. Placing a dog bed just out of rocking range gives him a comfortable spot that is still near the family. Rugs with a non-slip backing also help older dogs and people alike move around safely.

Some rooms are tidy, and some are full of life. This one is clearly the second kind, and judging by the snoring on the rug, Rufus would not change a thing.

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