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Abuela Was Close to Finishing the Puzzle. Her Consultant Pulled Up a Chair.

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The edges are done, and the middle is slowly coming together. Abuela Rosa bends over the round wooden kitchen table, fitting a blue piece into place with careful fingers, her pink floral apron tied over a light blue sweater. A small bowl of loose pieces and a cup of tea sit close at hand. On the rush-seat chair beside her, Copito sits up perfectly straight, ears soft, blue collar and tag glinting, watching every move like a very serious consultant. Soft evening light pours through the window behind him, glowing on a basket of fruit and a row of family photos on the wall.

Puzzles are a popular hobby for good reason. Working on them can be a relaxing way to keep the mind engaged, and having a pet nearby can make the time feel even more comfortable. One thing to watch for with dogs: small puzzle pieces, game tokens, and craft supplies can be tempting to chew and can cause choking or stomach trouble if swallowed. Keeping a dog on a chair or bed beside the table, rather than on the table itself, protects both the pup and the puzzle. A chew toy of his own can also keep a curious dog busy.

Copito has not placed a single piece, but no one could say he is not involved. With a puzzle partner this devoted, Rosa never has to work on a quiet evening alone.

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