Grandma Dot Settled In With the Popcorn. Waffles Had Been Waiting for This.
Movie night is officially underway, and Waffles has found the most important part. Grandma Dot sits on the couch in a cream cardigan, glasses on, smiling warmly as she holds out a big bowl of fresh popcorn. Waffles has stretched up beside her with her nose almost in the bowl, ears angled back and eyes locked on the snack. A lamp glows in the background, a yellow throw is draped over the sofa, and a mug, remote and a pile of blankets cover the little table beside them.
Plain, air popped popcorn without butter or salt is generally fine for most dogs in small amounts, but a few cautions apply. Unpopped kernels and hard bits can be a choking hazard or hurt teeth, and buttery, salty or heavily seasoned popcorn is not a good choice. Any new treat should be introduced slowly, and dogs with health conditions may need different snacks, so talk to your vet if you are unsure. A good rule is to keep treats to a small share of what your dog eats in a day.
Waffles has her plan, and it involves staying very close to that bowl. Dot, looking relaxed and cheerful, seems happy to negotiate. The movie has not even started yet, and the bowl has already become the center of attention. It is a cozy evening, and sharing is clearly the plan, in sensible portions of course.






