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Grandpa Ken Lit the Fire and Pulled Out His Old Quilt. Mochi Had Her Spot Picked Out.

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Logs crackle in a stone fireplace, throwing an orange glow across the room, and Grandpa Ken has claimed the warmest armchair in the house. A faded patchwork quilt in creams and soft browns is draped around his shoulders and pooled over his knees, and his green cable-knit vest peeks out underneath. Perched on top of it all is Mochi, sitting upright in his lap, ears raised, gazing toward the fire with calm, bright eyes. Ken smiles down at her through his glasses like a man who has everything he needs. Baskets, a potted plant, family pictures, and a copper pitcher sit on the mantel and around the cozy room.

A fireplace is one of the best parts of a cold evening, and a few precautions keep it safe for pets. A sturdy fireplace screen helps stop sparks and embers from reaching curious noses or a wagging tail. Never leave a dog alone in a room with an open fire, and keep tools, matches, lighters, and fire starters well out of reach. Small dogs love warmth, but they can get too hot if they lie very close to the hearth for long, so give them a comfortable spot a little farther back. Ashes and charred wood can also upset a dog's stomach if eaten, so clean up the hearth area regularly.

Mochi has found the perfect balance: close enough to feel the glow, safely wrapped in quilt and grandpa. Outside it may be cold and gray, but in here, the evening could not be any warmer.

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