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Smiling grandma in an olive vest sits under a patchwork quilt by a stone fireplace, a black Labrador at her side. 5 / 22

Dot Wrapped Herself in the Old Quilt and Looked Down at the Rug

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Logs snap and glow in the old stone hearth, and Dot has tucked herself into her armchair under a faded blue patchwork quilt. Her white hair is pinned up, her olive quilted vest is zipped over a cream sweater, and she's smiling down at the big black shape stretched out beside her. Moose lies on the rug by the fire, his chin up, glossy coat catching the warm light, his brown eyes calm and content. A cup of tea sits on the hearth ledge, a pair of knitted slippers warms near the stones, and a basket of blankets and a stack of books wait in the cozy corner.

Dogs love a warm spot as much as people do, but fireplaces call for some care. A sturdy screen keeps sparks and rolling embers off the rug and away from noses and tails. Never leave a fire unattended with pets in the room, and store matches, fire starters, and lighter fluid out of reach. Ash and partially burned wood can upset a dog's stomach if eaten, and some dogs will happily chew on kindling. For older dogs especially, the warmth can feel wonderful on stiff joints, but make sure they can easily move away if they get too hot, and offer fresh water nearby.

The fire will burn down slowly, and neither Dot nor Moose seems eager to move. Some evenings are just meant for a quilt, a warm dog, and nowhere to be.

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