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An older man in glasses and a fishing vest sits on a bench with a fawn French Bulldog in a blue collar in a garden at dusk. 7 / 34

Grandpa Gus Sat Down on the Garden Bench. Waffles Spotted Something.

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Evening settles over the garden, and Grandpa Gus has taken a seat on a wooden bench with his best friend by his side. He wears his tool-covered green fishing vest and round glasses, and his white mustache bends into a calm smile. Waffles sits tall beside his knee in his blue collar, bat ears alert, gazing off at something beyond the frame with great seriousness. Behind them a weathered fence is hung with vines, terracotta pots overflow with greenery, and a green watering can sits ready for tomorrow. The sky has turned that soft pink and gold that arrives just before the lights come on.

Quiet moments like this are good for dogs and for older people. A daily routine of sitting outside, even for a few minutes, gives a dog a chance to sniff the air, listen to the neighborhood, and settle down before bedtime. French Bulldogs are easygoing, but they do best in mild weather because their short noses make breathing in heat or cold harder. Evening is a comfortable time for them, and a light leash or fenced yard keeps things safe. Many seniors find that the steady routine of caring for a dog offers companionship and a reason to get outside every day, and a calm breed like this fits many homes well.

Gus and Waffles are not trying to accomplish anything. They watch the garden and each other, and when the last light fades, they will head inside together.

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