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Abuela Put On a Record From Her Youth. Chispa Couldn't Take Her Eyes Off Her.

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A record turns slowly on the turntable in the corner, and the whole room feels like it has stepped back a few decades. Abuela Rosa leans into the sofa with sunglasses pushed up on her gray hair and a soft, knowing smile, as if the song playing has brought back a favorite memory. Albums lean in a tall row on the shelf, framed photos hang on the wall and a mug, a basket and a scattered remote crowd the side table. Snuggled against her lap, Chispa tilts her face up toward Rosa, brown collar snug around her neck, her eyes full of that quiet adoration only a dog can manage.

Music can have a real effect on pets. Many owners notice their dogs relax to soft, slow music, and shelters sometimes play calm music to help keep animals settled. Loud or sudden sounds, on the other hand, can be stressful, since dogs hear a wider range of frequencies than people do. Keeping the volume moderate and giving a dog the option to leave the room are good habits. For seniors, music is a wonderful companion too. Listening to familiar songs can lift the mood, spark memories and make a quiet afternoon feel full, especially with a warm little dog curled close by.

Rosa might be humming along to a song from her youth. Chispa does not know the words, but she has clearly decided this is her favorite record too.

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