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The Fire Was Out, but the Boxer Still Found the Warmest Spot

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A brindle Boxer has laid his heavy, wrinkled face down on a cream knit blanket, his eyes shut and his jowls relaxed. Pressed against his cheek is Clover, the small brown rabbit, with her ears tucked and her eyes soft and drowsy. Behind them a stone fireplace holds cold ashes, and its mantel is loaded with a mug, a plant, a folded blanket and a few forgotten odds and ends.

Boxers are famously goofy, affectionate dogs who love to be close to their families. They have short coats and little body fat, which means they can get cold quickly and often seek out blankets and warm spots. They also have short noses, and they can overheat in hot weather, so in winter they enjoy the fireside as much as they avoid the sun in summer. If you use a fireplace, always keep a screen in front of it and never leave pets near the embers. Rabbits like a warm spot too, but they need cool space available. Your vet can offer advice on keeping both comfortable.

The Boxer's expression is a blissful snooze, with just a hint of a smile around the jowl. Clover leans against him with the trust of an old friend. It is a very quiet moment, with only the soft sound of two animals breathing in time. The fireplace may be dark, but the corner feels warm, and that is plenty.

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