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Penny Pulled Up a Chair to Supervise Grandma's Jigsaw Puzzle

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Grandma sits at the kitchen table in a soft blue cardigan, her glasses on and her eyes fixed on a scattering of jigsaw pieces. A scenic picture is taking shape, with trees and a lake slowly appearing. Across from her, Penny the Yorkshire Terrier sits upright on a wicker-seated chair, ears perked and eyes locked on the table. Two cups of tea sit nearby, and the kitchen behind them is bright with a window, a jar of cookies, and a bowl of fruit. Warm sunlight slants over the table and the cluttered counter.

Puzzles are a lovely way to spend quiet time, and many dogs enjoy sitting close by to watch. Keep puzzle pieces away from her, since small pieces can be a choking hazard if she picks one up. A chair at the table gives her a way to join in without being underfoot. Yorkies are curious and attentive, and they enjoy being near their people during every activity, even quiet ones. Keep treats handy too.

Penny looks as though she is waiting for the final piece to fall into place. Grandma moves one piece, then another, humming softly. It will take a while, and that is just fine. The tea is going cold, and neither of them notices at all.

Some of the best afternoons have no schedule.

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