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An elderly Black grandpa in a green cardigan holds a fishing rod on a wooden dock as a brindle French Bulldog looks up at him. 8 / 34

Grandpa Otis Settled In to Fish. Bruno Had Eyes Only for Him.

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Morning mist still hangs over the water as Grandpa Otis settles onto the mossy planks of an old wooden dock. His fishing rod rests across his lap, a tackle box sits open at his side, and a dented blue thermos waits within reach. He's wrapped in a thick green cable-knit cardigan, glasses low on his nose, and he's smiling down at the real reason the morning feels good. Bruno sits tucked against his leg in a red collar, his brindle face tipped straight up toward Otis, bat ears perked as if waiting for the next bit of fishing wisdom. Reeds and a quiet tree line blur softly across the lake behind them.

Docks and fishing gear call for a little extra caution with dogs. Hooks, lures, and fishing line can be dangerous if a curious dog sniffs or swallows them, so tackle boxes are best kept closed and out of reach. French Bulldogs in particular are poor swimmers because of their heavy chests and short muzzles, so a properly fitted dog life jacket is a smart idea anywhere near deep water. Keeping a dog on a leash or close by on a dock helps prevent accidental slips. If a dog ever does swallow a hook or line, call your vet right away rather than trying to pull it out.

Maybe the fish will bite and maybe they won't. Otis doesn't seem to mind either way, not with a companion this devoted keeping him company on the dock.

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