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Gus Wrapped Domino in a Blanket Until Only His Face Peeked Out

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The rain has stopped, but Domino is still dripping. Grandpa Gus holds him close, a thick cream blanket wrapped around the pied French Bulldog until only his face peeks out, ears sticking up and his dark eyes wide. A blue collar shows at his neck. Gus looks down over his glasses with a tender, careful expression, white mustache neat, his vest pockets full of small tools. Behind them in the entry hang a green raincoat and umbrellas, with tall rubber boots and a basket by the door, and puddles shining in the doorway.

Dogs that get wet need to be dried and warmed, and French Bulldogs have short, thin coats that do not hold much heat. Towel dry him thoroughly, paying attention to the skin folds on his face and body, where moisture can cause irritation. A warm, draft-free spot and a blanket will help him recover. Check his paws and belly for mud or debris, and wipe off any road salt or chemicals he might have walked through. If he shivers for a long time or seems weak, call your vet. For rainy walks, a dog raincoat can help, and shorter outings are kinder to flat-faced dogs, who tire and chill more easily.

Domino blinks slowly and lets the warmth sink in. Gus murmurs something soft. In a few minutes there will be dry paws, a bowl of water and a patch of floor in the sun. For now, a warm bundle in Grandpa's arms is the very best place a wet dog can be.

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