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Grandpa Ken Bought One Ice Cream Cone on a Hot Day. Mochi Had Other Plans for It.

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The afternoon is hot enough that the ice cream is already softening, and Grandpa Ken has decided to share the very first lick. He bends down in his tan sweater vest and blue collared shirt, glasses sliding down his nose, holding a waffle cone with a swirl of chocolate-chip ice cream. Mochi, his fluffy cream Havanese, stretches up eagerly, little pink tongue out, wavy ears flopping and dark eyes fixed on the treat. Behind them, the backyard is a jumble of potted plants and stepping stones beside pale siding.

Havanese are small, cheerful companion dogs, originally from Cuba, and they are known for being affectionate, playful, and deeply attached to their families. They tend to follow their favorite person from room to room, which earns them the nickname velcro dog. Their soft, flowing coat needs regular brushing to prevent mats, and many owners keep it trimmed short for easier care. When it comes to treats like this one, ice cream is not a great choice for dogs. Many are sensitive to dairy, and chocolate, which appears in this cone, can be dangerous. A small frozen dog treat or a little plain frozen yogurt made for pets is a safer way to cool off. If your dog does eat chocolate, call your vet.

Ken's expression is full of fond amusement. He knows Mochi has him wrapped around her tiny paw.

A summer day, a melting cone, and a tiny dog with enormous hopes. It does not take much to make an afternoon sweet.

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