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The Corgi Kept Watch Under the Apple Tree While a Piglet Slept

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Under the old apple tree, the grass is cool and the shade is just right. A tricolor Corgi lies with his front paws stretched forward, head up, and a calm, direct look in his dark eyes. Curled against his chest, a pink piglet sleeps with her snout resting on the grass, her ears tipped over. A few fallen apples sit near the roots, a wooden fence stands behind them, and a leafy plant grows in a pot nearby.

Shade is important for pets on warm days. Pigs have very few sweat glands and can overheat easily, and Corgis, with their dense double coats, can get hot too. A shady spot with fresh water close by helps both stay comfortable. Fallen apples are tempting, but they can ferment on the ground, and the seeds and cores are not good for dogs, so it is best to clear them away. A small treat of apple flesh is usually fine, but ask your vet how much is right for your pet.

We will call the piglet Pearl. She has the soundest sleep of anyone in the yard, and the Corgi lies on guard, eyes open. Leaves rustle over their heads and a warm breeze drifts through. An apple drops somewhere behind the tree, and the Corgi lifts one ear, then lowers it again. Nothing here requires worrying about, so back to resting it goes.

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