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The Boxer Wouldn't Leave the Basket Where Seven Kittens Slept

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The fawn Boxer's big, wrinkled forehead fills the top left of the frame as he looks down into a round wicker basket with deep and serious eyes. Inside, on a soft gray blanket, seven tiny kittens are fast asleep in a pile, gray tabby, white and tuxedo, with pink noses and paws tucked together. The kittens are so small that the dog's nose looks bigger than any of them. In the background, a sweatshirt hangs over a chair, slippers rest on the floor and a water bottle stands beside a stray rope toy.

Boxers are strong, playful and loyal dogs, and they are usually very good with children and families. They are energetic and can be bouncy, so a big, enthusiastic dog needs to learn to be gentle around very small animals. Newborn and very young kittens are fragile, need constant warmth and, ideally, their mother, so they should be handled carefully and checked by a vet. If you see a dog guard a basket like this, it is best to keep the dog calm and give the kittens space. A vet can advise on how to care for a litter and when they can safely meet a dog.

The Boxer's gaze is full of care, and it is easy to see why. Seven tiny sleepers are in the basket, and one big, serious dog is making sure that nothing gets in their way.

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