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Hours Into Their Nap, Nobody in the Hay Pile Had Moved

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Golden hay glows in a patch of late sun, and a shaggy brindle mutt has sunk into it with his eyes closed and his chin resting low. Tucked against his shoulder, a small brown bunny named Clover curls herself into a neat loaf, her ears folded back and her little nose just visible. The two of them look like they have been napping for hours and have no plans to stop.

Behind the pair, a woven basket and a folded blanket sit on a shelf, and a window lets in warm light. Straw sticks out in every direction, tickling the dog's whiskers and cushioning the rabbit's paws. Everything about the picture feels soft, dry, and quiet.

Hay is more than bedding for rabbits. It is a core part of their diet, and chewing it keeps their teeth worn down and their digestion working, so a hay pile is a real treat for a bunny. Dogs, meanwhile, love a cozy den, and curling up against a warm body is a natural comfort for social animals. If you let pets share a sleeping space, make sure there is enough room for the rabbit to move away, and keep an eye on any large dog stretching out. Dusty hay can irritate some pets' noses and eyes, so choose clean, fresh hay and ask your vet if you notice sneezing.

Soon the sun will move and the nap will end, but not yet. For now the barn belongs to two sleepers and a very good pile of hay.

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