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A white-haired woman in a green quilted vest shovels snow while a black and white dog plays happily in a snowbank beside her. 14 / 33

Grandma Grabbed the Shovel to Clear the Driveway. Pepper Had a Very Different Idea.

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Fresh snow blankets the driveway, and the late sun throws a warm glow across the cold street. Grandma Nell, bundled in her green quilted vest, a gray sweater, and thick gloves, pushes a black snow shovel into the drift and pauses to smile at her helper. Pepper is not helping in the traditional sense. He has plowed headfirst into the snowbank, chest-deep in white powder, mouth open in a joyful grin and paws splayed out as he bounds around. Snow clings to his black coat and white chest, and houses and bare trees line the quiet neighborhood behind them.

Plenty of dogs adore snow, but winter does call for some extra care. Ice melt and road salt can irritate paw pads and can be harmful if licked off, so wiping your dog's paws after outings is a good habit. Pet-safe ice melt is a kinder option for your own driveway. Snow and ice can also build up between toes, especially in dogs with furry feet. Short-coated or smaller dogs may need a sweater in very cold weather. For people, snow shoveling is real exercise, so taking breaks, lifting smaller loads, and knowing your limits are all wise, especially for older adults.

Pepper clearly sees the whole driveway as a winter playground, and Nell's smile says she would not have it any other way.

The shoveling might take twice as long with this kind of company, but it is certainly twice as fun.

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