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Grandma Set Out Two Lawn Chairs to Watch the Sunset. Only One Got Used.

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The sun is slipping down behind the backyard fence, washing the sky in soft peach and gold. Grandma June sits in a blue folding lawn chair, silver braid tied with a band and falling over her denim shirt, her face turned toward the fading light. A second matching chair sits right beside her, empty. Pip, it seems, decided he did not need his own seat. He is curled across June's lap, his blue and tan coat glowing in the evening sun and his head lifted to watch the same horizon she is. Potted plants, a bright blue watering can and the edge of the garden fill in the quiet scene.

Evening is a lovely time to be outside with a small dog, especially in warmer months when midday heat can be hard on little bodies. Yorkies have a single silky coat with no thick undercoat, so they can get chilly once the sun goes down. A light sweater or a blanket in your lap is an easy fix. Dusk is also prime time for mosquitoes in many areas, and some carry heartworm, which is why year-round heartworm prevention is commonly recommended. Talk to your vet about the right protection for your dog and region, and keep an eye on any itchy bites.

The empty chair might be for a friend who has not arrived yet. Or maybe it is just that Pip has always preferred the best seat in the house.

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