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Grandma Went Out to Pick a Pumpkin. Pip Insisted on Leading the Tour.

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Fall has taken over the backyard garden. Plump orange pumpkins sit scattered among sprawling, yellowing vines and crunchy leaves, and a few are hiding under the foliage waiting to be discovered. Grandma June walks through the rows in her denim shirt, silver braid hanging down one shoulder, holding a leash and grinning down at the little explorer at the other end. Pip stands squarely in front of her, ears up and whiskers fluffed, looking straight ahead with a proud, determined face. Behind them, rubber boots, a blue watering can, stacked firewood and the side of the house set a cozy, lived-in autumn scene.

Pumpkin patches are a fun seasonal outing with a dog, and plain pumpkin can even be a healthy occasional treat. Many owners offer a spoonful of plain cooked or canned pumpkin, but not sweetened, spiced pie filling. Raw pumpkin flesh, stems and vines are tougher to digest, so it is best not to let dogs chew on them in the patch. Rotting pumpkins can grow mold that may make a dog sick, so keep pups away from old or collapsing ones. Around Halloween, remember that candles inside carved pumpkins pose a burn risk to curious noses, so battery-powered lights are a pet-friendly choice.

June may be picking out the perfect pumpkin for the porch. Pip has clearly decided he is in charge of the tour.

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