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The Samoyed Splashed Into the Creek. A Little Rabbit Stayed Close.

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Water droplets fly as a fluffy white Samoyed pats a paw in the shallow creek, a wide Samoyed smile on his face. Beside him stands Clover, the little brown rabbit, with her ears up and her front paws just touching the water. A mossy rock, a tangle of grass and a few wet leaves line the bank behind them, and a wooden fence peeks out above the green.

Samoyeds were bred in Siberia to herd reindeer and pull sleds, and their thick white coats keep out the cold. They are cheerful, sociable dogs, often called smiling because of the upturned corners of their mouths. Their dense fur takes time to dry, so a good towel and regular brushing after water play help prevent matting and skin trouble. Rabbits, by contrast, generally do not enjoy being wet, and soaking can stress them or leave them chilled, so a splash should be a rare, gentle thing, if at all. Always keep an eye on small pets near any water, and ask your vet what is safe.

Even so, Clover looks perfectly composed, like a tiny hiker who stopped at the stream to admire it. The Samoyed seems thrilled, the way a dog is when the sun is out and the water is cool. Between the splashes, the creek chatters on, and the two of them share a bright moment on its bank. It is a short, happy break in an ordinary afternoon.

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