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Grandpa Pulled Up a Chair for His Jigsaw Puzzle. So Did Someone Else.

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Half a countryside landscape has come together on the kitchen table, and the rest is still a sea of loose pieces. Grandpa Gus, glasses pushed up on his forehead, is pressing one more piece into the corner of the sky. Next to him, Sunny sits upright on a wooden chair with a woven cushion, posture perfect, head turned toward the camera as though she has been formally invited to the meeting. A mug of tea, a spoon, a spare pair of glasses, and a little bag of extra pieces crowd the tabletop, and behind them the warm wooden cabinets, potted herbs, and a bowl of bananas catch the afternoon sun.

Jigsaw puzzles are a relaxing, screen-free hobby that many older adults love. They encourage patience, focus, and visual problem-solving, and a big puzzle can turn into a satisfying project that lasts for days. They also come with one hidden pet hazard: small cardboard pieces are easy for a curious dog to snatch and swallow. Swallowed puzzle pieces can upset the stomach or, in larger amounts, cause a blockage. Keeping the puzzle on a table rather than the floor, covering it when you step away, and picking up any strays will help. If your dog does eat a piece or two and seems unwell, talk to your vet.

Sunny may never place a single piece herself, but she takes her job as puzzle supervisor very seriously. Every good project needs someone to keep an eye on things.

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