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Otis Sat on the Tailgate Beside the Field and Pepper Joined Him

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Otis sits on the open tailgate of an old truck at the edge of a misty field, his cream cardigan warm against the cool air and a hand resting gently on Pepper's back. Pepper sits beside him with her face pointed toward the grass and her eyes full of curiosity. A basket and a few tools sit in the weeds behind them, and the trees across the field are soft with morning fog. Dew still clings to the grass near the wheels, and a plastic bucket and a scatter of tools rest where they were last used.

A truck tailgate is a fine place for a break, but dogs should never be left unattended on one, because small dogs like Shih Tzus can jump or slip and hurt themselves on the way down. Keep her on a leash or close under your hand, and lift her down instead of letting her leap. Fields can hide burrs, ticks, and sharp grass seeds, so check her coat and paws when you get home, and ask your vet about tick prevention for your area.

Otis does not look like he is going anywhere soon, and Pepper looks perfectly happy to wait. The morning is cool, the field is quiet, and the truck is a good place to watch it. It is a peaceful pause between jobs. The truck can wait, and so can the field.

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