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Dottie Got Cozy Under Her Quilt by the Fire. Teddy Had Different Priorities.

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Teddy has made sure he is front and center tonight. His big round eyes, shaggy gold ears, and little black nose fill the foreground as he gazes straight ahead with an earnest, slightly serious expression. Just behind him, Dottie sits snug under a pink and tan plaid quilt in her chunky cardigan, smiling warmly as a fire crackles in the hearth. A basket of yarn with knitting needles poking out sits by the couch, a lamp glows on the side table, and a mug waits nearby, making the room feel like the definition of a cozy winter evening.

Cold evenings by the fire are a treat, but they call for a bit of pet sense. A sturdy screen in front of the fireplace keeps sparks and embers away from fluffy coats, and a long-haired dog like a Shih Tzu should never be allowed to nap right up against the hearth. Small dogs can get chilly in winter, so a warm bed away from drafts is a kind touch, though dogs can also overheat if they stay too close to a heat source for too long. Matches, lighters, and fire-starting supplies should be kept out of reach. Making sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working protects everyone in the house, including the four-legged members.

Dottie has her quilt, her fire, and her knitting basket within reach. But the real centerpiece of this cozy evening is clearly the little dog who refuses to be left out of the picture.

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