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Grandpa Strung Up a Hammock Between the Oaks. It Was Never Going to Be Just His.

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Strung between two sturdy oak trees, the white rope hammock sways ever so slightly in the afternoon breeze. Earl lies stretched out in it, fast asleep, his head tipped back against the netting, his arms resting loosely at his sides. Snuggled into the crook of his arm and the folds of his overalls, Peanut is asleep too, her chin resting on her paws and her silky blue and tan coat tousled from the nap. Oak leaves hang low overhead, and the backyard beyond holds a blue watering can, baskets, garden gloves, stacked firewood, and a cluttered shed.

A hammock nap with a pet is one of summer's simple joys, but it is good to think about safety for a small dog. Hammocks can tip or swing unexpectedly, and a Yorkie can tumble out or get a paw caught in the rope netting. Lifting the dog in and out rather than letting them jump helps, and staying close to the center of the hammock keeps things steadier. Shade from trees is a great choice on warm days, since toy breeds can overheat. Checking for ticks after resting outdoors, especially under trees and in tall grass, is a smart habit worth keeping.

Neither of them seems likely to wake up anytime soon. The leaves rustle, the hammock rocks gently, and the whole afternoon slows to the pace of two tired friends who have earned a good long rest.

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