Harold and Bea Raised Their Lemonade for a Toast. Peanut Stole the Whole Picture.
Two tall glasses of lemonade meet with a gentle clink. Harold and Bea sit close on the porch bench in their matching cream sweaters, each holding a glass with a lemon slice on the rim and a straw poking out, their faces lit with easy smiles. Bea's eyes crinkle behind her glasses, and Harold leans in so their heads almost touch. Front and center, Peanut sits on the bench in her plaid collar, her fluffy fawn ears splayed and her big dark eyes staring right into the camera with an expression that seems to ask where her glass is. A pot of herbs and a pair of garden gloves sit nearby.
Lemonade is a treat for people, but it is not a good drink for dogs. Citrus can upset a dog's stomach, and the added sugar is something they do not need. Some sugar-free drinks contain xylitol, which is very dangerous to dogs. The best thing to offer on a warm day is fresh, cool water in a clean bowl, kept in the shade. Small dogs like Chihuahuas can overheat or get dehydrated faster than you might expect, so shady spots, frequent water, and short outdoor stints are smart on hot afternoons.
Peanut may not get a sip, but she certainly gets the spotlight. With a face like that, she clearly knows she is the real star of this porch.






