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An elderly man in glasses sits in a green camp chair at sunset with a fawn Pug on his lap and a garden behind them. 35 / 38

One Lawn Chair, One Sunset, and a Pug Who Made Room for Himself

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The sky behind the roofline has gone peach and gold, and the patio is quiet. Grandpa Ken sits back in a green folding chair with his glasses on, gazing off to the side, a beige sweater vest keeping him warm against the cool air. In his lap, Mochi has settled in with both front paws draped over the chair arm, black ears forward and big dark eyes looking right at us with a patient, slightly worried expression. Clay flowerpots, a watering can, a pair of old sneakers and a bucket of toys litter the patio, with a glass door glowing with warm light behind.

Evenings are a great time for a relaxed routine with a dog, and a short sit outside can help wind both of you down. Pugs are companion dogs that thrive on closeness, and many enjoy being right on a lap. Spending time outdoors at the end of the day also gives older adults a little fresh air and gentle company, which many people find soothing. If it is a cooler evening, bring a light blanket, and keep an eye on your dog near anything outdoors that could be harmful, like fertilizers or garden chemicals, which should be stored well out of reach. Always keep fresh water available too, and bring your dog inside when it gets chilly.

There is a lot of day behind them and not much left ahead. Mochi seems content to spend whatever is left right here on Grandpa Ken's lap.

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