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An older man in a sweater vest naps on a blanket on the grass, glasses askew, with a cream Chihuahua sleeping against him. 11 / 25

Grandpa Was Wearing Two Pairs of Glasses When He Fell Asleep on the Lawn

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Two pairs of glasses tell the story. Henry has one pair still on his nose and another pushed up on his head, which means he definitely did not plan this nap. He has stretched out on an old blanket right on the grass, mouth slightly open and eyes shut, his green sweater vest bunched up comfortably. Curled tight against his chest is Peanut, her long cream fur fluffed, her tail wrapped around her, and her eyes barely open, drowsy and content. A chew bone lies forgotten in the grass, and a garden hose snakes past nearby planters.

Chihuahuas are known for seeking out warmth, and a person's body is about the best heat source a tiny dog can find. That is one reason they love to burrow under blankets and press up close. Outdoors, though, a nap on the lawn needs a quick check first. Make sure the grass has not been recently treated with fertilizers or pest products, which can be harmful if a dog licks their paws. Shade matters, too, since small dogs can overheat in direct sun, and light-colored dogs can get sunburned on thin-haired areas. When it is time to head in, look your dog over for ticks.

Henry may wake up with a sore back and some grass in his hair, but he will also wake up with a warm little dog right where she wants to be. That seems like a fair deal.

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