The Weimaraner Stayed in Bed Because the Kittens Weren't Awake Yet
Morning arrives slowly under the quilt. A silver grey Weimaraner has pulled it up around his shoulders and lifted his head just a little, eyes pale and a bit sleepy. In the folds beside him, five kittens are tucked in a nest: a calico, a black one, a white one, a grey one, and an orange one at the front with its eyes just opening. The bedroom is busy with clothes, books, and a pair of stuffed bunnies.
Kittens, like puppies, love burrowing into soft folds, which gives them a feeling of safety and warmth. It is common for them to pile together under blankets, but make sure nobody is trapped or too hot. Weimaraners are famously devoted to their people and to their own pack, and this one seems to include the kittens. Dogs and kittens can become close friends when properly introduced. Your vet is a good source of advice on the health of a growing litter.
The dog gives a long, slow blink. The kittens begin to stir, one at a time. A tiny paw reaches out of the quilt, and then a small face. They will all be wide awake and into everything soon enough. But the first few minutes of the morning belong to the quiet, to the warmth, and to the grey dog who stayed in bed with them.
