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The Needle Dropped on Their Favorite Old Record, and Cocoa Took Her Place on the Rug

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A record is turning on the turntable, and Frank and Marion sit close together on the couch, leaning toward the player with fond, smiling faces as if the song has brought back a favorite memory. Their matching cream cable-knit sweaters make them look like a perfectly paired set. On the rug in front of them, Cocoa lies stretched out with her front legs crossed, her curly chocolate head raised and her calm eyes looking straight ahead. A few album sleeves lean against the coffee table, a green throw is draped over the couch, and soft sunlight streams through the window onto potted plants.

Music can be a lovely part of life with pets. Dogs have sensitive hearing, so moderate volume tends to be more comfortable for them, and many dogs seem to settle well to calm, steady music. A dog who chooses to lie nearby while records play, like Cocoa, is usually showing that she is relaxed. Signs that a dog is uncomfortable with noise include pacing, panting, hiding, or leaving the room. For older couples, listening to familiar songs together can be a wonderful way to relive happy times, and having a dog stretched out at their feet adds to that feeling of home. Just keep fragile records and turntable cords out of reach of curious paws.

Whatever song is playing, it sounds like the soundtrack of a long and happy life together. Cocoa seems to think so too.

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