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Laughing grandpa in plaid sits at a lace-covered table with tea and a scone as a Beagle props both paws on the table edge. 13 / 21

Grandpa Set the Lace Tablecloth for Afternoon Tea. His Guest Arrived Paws First.

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Late afternoon light slips through the kitchen window and settles over a table dressed in white lace. A cup of tea steams beside a teaspoon, a buttered scone waits on a little plate, and a folded napkin sits in the crumbs. Grandpa Hank leans in, laughing so hard his eyes have nearly disappeared into his smile. The reason is right across from him: Rusty has rested both front paws on the edge of the table and is gazing up with the earnest expression of a gentleman who was told this was a tea party for two. A potted plant and a stack of folded linens round out the cozy kitchen.

Tea time is a lovely ritual, but a few items on the table are not ideal for dogs. Caffeine, found in tea and coffee, can be harmful to dogs, so it is best to keep cups out of reach and never let a dog lap up the dregs. Scones and pastries are typically rich in butter and sugar, and some contain raisins or currants, which are toxic to dogs even in small amounts. If you want your dog to join in, a few pieces of a plain dog biscuit on a saucer of their own make a sweet substitute. Gently discouraging paws on the table is worth the effort too, especially around hot drinks that could spill.

Rusty may not get a sip of the tea, but he has clearly earned his seat at the table. Hank seems to agree that the best afternoons come with good company and a little laughter.

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