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Grandpa Was Hunting for One Missing Puzzle Piece. The Supervisor Was Already Seated.

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A half-finished jigsaw puzzle in soft blues and greens is spread across the kitchen table, and Grandpa Ray is pressing one more piece into place. He leans forward on his elbow, glasses on, wearing the focused expression of someone who has been hunting for this exact piece for a while. Pickles sits upright on a woven-seat wooden chair beside the table, her chocolate-and-silver dapple coat neatly groomed and her brown collar on. She gazes off toward the window with a composed, almost regal expression, as if she has been appointed official overseer of the project. Behind them, warm wooden cabinets, a mug, a bowl of fruit, and a sunny window make the kitchen feel bright and welcoming.

Jigsaw puzzles are a relaxing, screen-free pastime that many older adults enjoy for the focus and quiet sense of progress they provide. They come with one sneaky pet hazard, though: small cardboard pieces are easy for a dog to snatch and swallow, and a swallowed piece can upset the stomach or, in larger amounts, cause a blockage. Keeping the puzzle on a table and covering it when you step away can help. If your Dachshund likes to sit on chairs beside you, lift them up and down rather than letting them jump, since their long backs are prone to injury. A pet step can also make the climb easier.

Pickles may not place a single piece, but she has made it very clear this puzzle will not be finished without her supervision.

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