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Grandma Wrapped Herself in a Quilt by the Fire. She Wasn't Alone in There for Long.

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A fire crackles in the stone hearth, and Grandma Nell has wrapped herself up like a burrito in a big patchwork quilt of soft florals and creams. Only her face, glasses, and swept-up white hair peek out from the top, along with a glimpse of her green quilted vest underneath. Snuggled into the front fold of the quilt sits Pepper, his scruffy black head and white chest poking out, gazing ahead with a calm, cozy expression. A basket of folded linens, a potted plant on the sill, and bright winter light from the window complete this warm little nest.

Cozying up by the fire is one of winter's great pleasures, and many dogs love it as much as we do. A few safety habits keep these moments relaxing. Use a sturdy fireplace screen to block sparks and keep paws and noses away from hot glass or metal. Watch for signs that a dog is getting too warm, like heavy panting, and make sure he can move to a cooler spot. Keep fire starters, matches, and ash buckets out of reach. Older dogs in particular often appreciate gentle warmth for stiff joints, but a soft blanket at a safe distance is the best way to give it.

Nell and Pepper look like they have no intention of moving for a long while. The quilt is big enough for two, and that seems to be the whole point.

When the weather turns cold, the coziest place in the house is wherever these two happen to be.

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