Someone Dumped a Pile of Leaves and the Chihuahua Was Delighted
Crunch, crunch, rustle: someone has brought the autumn indoors. A cream-colored Chihuahua sits in a thick drift of brown and golden leaves, his large dark eyes fixed on the bunny in front of him. Clover, a small brown bunny, sits upright with her ears raised, her nose almost touching his, as the two of them study each other like old friends.
Behind them the room glows warmly. A gray couch with a knitted blanket sits in the background, a small lamp casts amber light, and a pair of slippers and a few toys wait on the floor. The leaves cover nearly everything in the foreground, and each one adds a crackly little note to the scene.
Chihuahuas are tiny, alert, and often fiercely loyal, and they tend to bond strongly with one person or family. They can feel the cold quickly because of their small size, so a warm spot is important. Piles of leaves are fun, but if you let pets play in them outside, check for sharp sticks, damp mold, or anything unsafe to chew. Dry leaves also should not be eaten, as they can upset a pet's stomach. For rabbits, some tree leaves can be unsafe, so ask your vet which plants are fine and which are not. Small dog and small rabbit friendships work best with calm, supervised play.
Outside the season is changing, and in here the leaves are a fine playground. It seems that autumn is better when you have someone to rustle through it with.






