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A white-haired woman in a green vest sits in a wooden rocking chair while a white Bichon Frise sleeps on a rug at her feet. 25 / 39

The Rocking Chair Started to Creak. Cotton Already Knew What That Meant.

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The wooden rocking chair creaks softly as Ruth settles in, hands folded in her lap and glasses resting on her nose. The room around her is full of comfortable clutter: a bookshelf crowded with framed photos and baskets, a side table with a mug and a pair of spare glasses, a lamp glowing warm, and a basket of yarn balls with knitting needles poking out. At her feet, on a striped rug, Cotton is curled up in a perfect white circle, fast asleep, his chin tucked against his paws.

Dogs spend a lot of their day sleeping, and that is completely normal. Adult dogs often sleep around half the day, and puppies and senior dogs typically need even more rest. Small dogs like the Bichon Frise frequently pick a spot close to their people, which is a sign that they feel safe and attached. One caution with rocking chairs: a dog who likes to snooze right at your feet can be at risk of a pinched tail or paw from the runners. It helps to give your dog a comfy bed placed just beside the chair, rather than directly beneath it, so both of you can relax without worry.

There is a kind of peace in this scene that is hard to put into words. A quiet room, a gently rocking chair, and a little dog dreaming at your feet. Ruth seems to know she has everything she needs.

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