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Grandpa Earl Took a Walk Through the Pumpkin Patch. Pepper Made Sure She Was the Star.

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Pepper has stepped right up to the front of the scene, and she clearly knows it. Her bushy gray eyebrows nearly hide her dark eyes, her long beard hangs in a neat silver curtain, and she gazes forward with the solemn dignity of a professor on a field trip. Behind her, a little out of focus, Grandpa Earl ambles between the rows in his overalls and olive work shirt, white beard trimmed and hands loose at his sides. All around them, round orange pumpkins sit among yellowing, tangled vines, and a weathered fence and a gray farmhouse mark the edge of the patch in the hazy autumn light.

Pumpkin patches are a sure sign that Halloween is near, and the holiday brings a few pet safety reminders. Candy bowls are a big risk, since chocolate and sugar-free sweets containing xylitol are toxic to dogs, and wrappers can cause stomach trouble if swallowed. Keep treats well out of reach and check the floor after visitors. Lit jack-o'-lanterns and candles can be knocked over by a wagging tail, so battery candles are a safer choice. Constant doorbells and costumed strangers can stress some dogs, so a quiet room can help on the big night. If your dog wears a costume, make sure it does not restrict movement, breathing, or vision.

For now, the season is all crisp air and orange pumpkins, and Pepper is happy to lead the tour. Earl, a few steps behind, seems perfectly fine letting her be in charge.

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