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Odessa Went Looking for the Perfect Pumpkin. Pip Took the Job Very Seriously.

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Orange pumpkins peek out from tangled, yellowing vines on both sides of the dirt row, and autumn is plainly in full swing. Odessa strolls down the middle in a green cardigan over a plaid flannel shirt and jeans, glasses on, a happy little smile on her face as she scans for the perfect pick. Pip trots right at her knee, mouth open in a wide doggy grin, brown collar snug, tail curled up high. A woodpile and an old shed sit at the far edge of the field, and the light is soft and hazy the way it gets on a cool fall day.

Pumpkin patches can be a fun outing with a dog, as long as the farm welcomes pets, so check ahead before you go. Keep your dog leashed, since fields can hide holes, sharp stalks, and other visitors' dogs. Plain cooked pumpkin is often used as an occasional dog treat, but raw stems and leaves are best avoided, and rotting pumpkins can grow mold that may upset a dog's stomach. Bring water, and check paws and coat afterward for burrs or stickers. Fall decorations at home deserve a quick look too: candles inside jack-o'-lanterns and corn cobs left within reach are worth keeping away from curious dogs.

Whatever pumpkin Odessa chooses, it is sure to be a good one, because she has an excellent consultant. Pip has sniffed nearly every vine in the row and seems to approve of the whole patch. Autumn suits them both.

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