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A deep red-gold retriever sniffs the soil beside a small brown rabbit in a vegetable garden at dusk. 5 / 35

Two Garden Inspectors Walked the Carrot Rows at Sunset

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The evening light is low and amber over the vegetable patch, and a deep red-gold retriever has lowered his long nose toward the soil to see what Clover is up to. The little brown rabbit sits among the carrot tops with her ears tilted forward, perfectly calm. Behind them tomato vines climb a stake, a green watering can waits by the fence, and a few dry leaves have blown into the rows.

Retrievers were bred to work closely with people and carry game gently, and that soft mouth and friendly nature is one reason many get along well with other animals. Still, a garden is a busy place for a dog. Fertilizers, slug pellets and some plants, such as onions and garlic, are harmful to dogs, so it is wise to check what is growing and what has been sprayed before letting a pet explore. Rabbits love leafy greens and carrot tops, but they should only nibble things you know are safe for them. When in doubt, ask your vet before sharing garden snacks with any pet.

This pair seems to be in the middle of a very serious inspection. The dog sniffs with the focus of a foreman, and Clover holds her ground like the actual owner of the property. Neither seems in a hurry. It is the kind of unhurried tour where the best discoveries are a leaf, a pebble, or a patch of warm dirt, and both of them look quietly pleased with what they have found.

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