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A grandmother in a floral apron sits in a green lawn chair at dusk while a white Maltese rests in the chair beside her. 3 / 32

Abuela Pulled Two Chairs Out for the Sunset. Only One of Them Watched the Sky.

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Golden light is slipping behind the back fence, and the yard has gone quiet except for the evening birds. Abuela Rosa has settled into one of a pair of green mesh lawn chairs, her floral apron still on and her hair clipped up, gazing toward the last of the sun. Copito claimed the other chair, or at least the front edge of it, with his fluffy paws hanging over the armrest. He is not watching the sky, though. His eyes are fixed on something just off to the side, ears relaxed but nose ready, as if a rabbit might wander past at any moment. Potted plants and a watering can sit in the grass behind them.

Evenings outdoors are lovely for small dogs, but dusk is also when mosquitoes get busy. Mosquitoes can spread heartworm, which is why many vets recommend year-round heartworm prevention for dogs in much of the United States. Ticks and fleas are also common in grassy yards during warm months. A quick check of the coat after time outside, especially on a long-haired white breed like the Maltese where things can hide, is a good habit. Your vet can recommend the right preventive for your dog's size and region.

Rosa watches the sunset, and Copito watches the yard, and somehow they are still doing the same thing: keeping each other company. There is a lot to be said for two chairs pulled close together at the end of a long day.

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