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A Maltese Puppy Claimed a Pony as Her Shady Backrest

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Under a branch heavy with small green apples, a fluffy white Maltese puppy sits upright with its head tilted and its ears soft against its cheeks. Right behind the puppy, Pebble the little tan pony lies in the grass with her chin low, her eyes calm and her forelock in a woolly tangle. A wooden fence and a leafy shrub surround the small patch of shade.

Maltese puppies are tiny, gentle and playful, with silky white coats that need regular brushing to stay tangle-free. Because they are so small, they should be watched around larger animals, since a hoof or a heavy body could cause injury. Sunshine can be too much for a white-coated puppy, so shade and water are important. Fallen apples are best kept away from both animals, as rotten fruit can upset the stomach, and apple seeds contain a small amount of a compound that is harmful in large amounts. Your vet can help with feeding advice for pets and ponies.

The pair look like a postcard of summer afternoons. The puppy is tiny against the pony's bulk but sits as if it owns the shade, and the pony lies protectively around it. A faint breeze stirs the leaves, and the grass is cool. It is easy to imagine nobody moving until the shadows grow long. Even the leaves overhead seem to be holding still, as if the tree itself would like the nap to last.

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