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Grandma Sat Down on the Porch Swing for Just a Minute

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The swing has stopped swaying, and so has everything else. Odessa rests her cheek against the cushioned back, eyes closed, her green knit cardigan bunched softly around her shoulders and a tan blanket pulled across her lap. Pip lies stretched over her legs with his chin on the blanket, eyes shut tight, one ear flopped sideways in total surrender to sleep. The chains of the porch swing hang still, a doormat waits by the door, and a pot of succulents sits on the boards. It is a gray, quiet afternoon, and these two have decided it is perfect for a nap.

Dogs sleep a lot more than people do, often spending a good portion of the day resting or dozing, and puppies and older dogs tend to sleep even more. Sharing rest with a pet can be soothing; many people find that the warmth and slow breathing of a dog nearby help them relax. If your dog joins you on furniture, make sure the spot is safe and stable, and give smaller or older dogs an easy way to get on and off without jumping from heights. A sudden change in how much your dog sleeps can be worth mentioning to your vet, but a cozy nap after a busy morning is just good sense.

Somewhere a kettle can wait, and the mail can wait too. Odessa and Pip have found the best seat in the house, and neither one of them is planning to move anytime soon.

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