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Grandma Went Out Early to Shovel the Driveway. Pip Found the Snowbank First.

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Morning sun glitters across a fresh blanket of snow, and Grandma June is already hard at work. Bundled in a denim jacket with her silver braid swinging forward, she bends over a black snow shovel, scooping a neat path down the driveway. Her breath and the bright cold air practically shimmer around her. Right beside the shovel, Pip has thrown himself into a big fluffy snowbank, legs splayed and snow clinging to his whiskers and chest. His blue and tan coat is dusted white, his ears are standing tall and his expression says this is the best morning of his life. Behind them, a snowy fence and bare trees frame the quiet neighborhood.

Snow can be a blast for small dogs, but it pays to keep playtime short and sweet. Yorkies are tiny and have no thick undercoat, so they lose heat quickly, and snowballs can form in long fur between their toes and on their legs. Trimming the hair around paw pads and toweling them off afterward helps. Shoveled snow along driveways may hide salt or chemical ice melt, which can irritate paws and upset stomachs if licked. Pet-safe ice melt is a good alternative around the house. For people, shoveling is strenuous work, so older adults should take breaks, lift small loads and check with their doctor if they have heart concerns.

June may only get half the driveway done before stopping to laugh. Pip will happily supervise the rest from the top of his snowy mountain.

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