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A tan and white scruffy dog and a brown and white calf lie in a heap of colorful fall leaves in a backyard. 15 / 25

A Pile of Autumn Leaves and Two Friends With Big Plans

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Orange and yellow maple leaves have been raked into a pile, and two friends have flopped right into it. A tan and white scruffy dog with a wiry coat and a leather collar looks off to the side with his mouth open in a happy pant. Beside him, Clover the calf rests her head on the leaves, her ears relaxed and her eyes watching him. A garden bucket, rubber boots, a basket of pinecones and a plaid blanket sit behind them.

Autumn is a lovely time to play outside with pets, but a few precautions help. Leaf piles can hide sharp sticks, damp patches and mold, so check the pile before letting a dog dive in. Check your dog's coat and paws afterward for burrs and ticks. Mixed-breed dogs often have the best qualities of several breeds, and many are healthy, smart and energetic. A scruffy coat needs brushing from time to time, especially after a romp in the leaves. Cool temperatures make fall a comfortable season for dogs who like to run.

The friends in this pile do not seem to care about the details. The leaves are crunchy and the day is mild. It is a perfect afternoon to lie back, smell the fall air and watch what happens next. Soon enough someone will have to rake it all up again, but nobody here seems worried about that for now.

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