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The Porch Light Came On at Dusk, and Grandma Bea Never Made It Back Inside

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Dusk has settled over the porch, and the lantern by the door has flickered on. Grandma Bea has drifted off on the wooden porch swing, head tipped back, eyes closed, a chunky gray cardigan pulled snug around her shoulders. Curled against her in a nest of knitted throw blanket is Dumpling, his wrinkled white face resting on her arm and his eyes squeezed shut in perfect contentment. The swing's chains stretch up to the porch ceiling, and the garden beyond is soft and dim, with potted plants and a wooden railing fading into the evening.

Bulldogs are famously good snugglers, and many love nothing more than a long nap with their favorite person. They are also known for snoring, thanks to their short muzzles and soft palates, so a sleeping Bulldog is rarely a silent one. Loud snoring is common in the breed, but heavy, labored breathing, gasping, or trouble breathing while awake can be signs of airway problems, and it is worth talking to your vet if you notice them. Keeping a Bulldog at a healthy weight and in a cool, comfortable spot also helps them breathe and rest easier.

As the evening grows quiet, the swing slows, the lantern glows, and two old friends sleep side by side. Grandma Bea and Dumpling have found the coziest spot in the whole house, and they are not giving it up any time soon.

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