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Grandpa Picked Apples While Pip Sniffed Out the Fallen Ones

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Grandpa holds a bright red apple in his hand, smiling down at the ground, where Pip is sniffing a scatter of windfalls with her whole face. The orchard stretches behind them, trees heavy with fruit in the late golden light. His red plaid flannel and gray tee are well suited to a day of picking, and his white hair glows in the sun.

Apples lie in the grass in every direction, red against the green, and a few leaves drift down from the branches. Pip's nose is working overtime, her ears are flopped forward, and her little body is focused on the best smells of the season.

Apples can be a healthy treat for dogs in small amounts, when sliced and with the core and seeds removed, since seeds can be harmful. Fallen fruit, however, may be rotten or fermenting, and some wasps hide in windfalls, so keep her from eating what she finds on the ground. Orchards may also use sprays, so ask before letting a dog roam. A Yorkie should stay on a leash to avoid wandering off. If she eats something questionable, call your vet.

The basket will fill and the afternoon will fade. Pip will have a full report on every apple she sniffed. A few apples will come home in the basket, and a few more will stay behind for the squirrels. The orchard is quiet, the light is warm, and the day feels as ripe as the fruit.

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