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Grandpa Grew a Whole Patch of Pumpkins This Year. Copper Insisted on the Grand Tour.

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Orange pumpkins are scattered all through the backyard patch, some still tied to their sprawling green vines, others resting among dry leaves and trampled stems. Grandpa Hank walks slowly down the middle of it all in his patched overalls and plaid shirt, smiling down at Copper. The Husky walks close at his side and gazes back up at him, mouth open in a happy pant. Behind them, the back deck is lined with potted plants, a blue watering can and garden gloves sit on the ground, and a wheelbarrow waits near a stack of firewood.

Fall is a wonderful season for dogs with thick coats, and Huskies in particular tend to perk up as the weather cools. Pumpkin season also brings a few things worth knowing. Plain cooked pumpkin is a familiar ingredient in some dog diets, and many owners offer small amounts with their vet's blessing. Raw pumpkin stems, rinds, and moldy or decorative pumpkins are a different story and are best kept away from curious mouths. Pumpkin pie filling and spiced desserts often contain sugar and spices that are not good for dogs. As always, talk to your vet before adding something new to your pet's diet.

For Hank, a pumpkin patch is a yearly ritual. For Copper, it is a playground full of interesting smells and round orange things to sniff.

Soon some of these pumpkins will sit on the porch steps, and Copper will probably insist on inspecting every single one.

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