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The Maltese and the Lamb Slept Cheek to Cheek in Front of the Stove

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On a worn wooden floor in front of a black wood stove, two white sleepers have settled cheek to cheek. A Maltese lies on the left with her silky coat spread out and her eyes closed, her tiny black nose pressed to the boards. Dumpling the white lamb rests against her with her chin on the floor and her woolly coat glowing in the warm light. The stove glows behind them, and a basket of blankets and a pair of slippers sit nearby.

Maltese dogs have long, silky white coats and a gentle temperament, and many love to stay close to their favorite people. They like warm, cozy spots and are often found napping near a heater. A wood stove, however, gets very hot, so always keep pets at a safe distance and consider a stove guard. Lambs also like warmth but can overheat if they are too close to a heat source. It is a good idea to give both a comfortable space with room to move away. If you want to learn how to keep pets safe around heaters, ask your vet.

There is hardly any movement in the picture. Two sets of ribs rise and fall, and the stove glows quietly. It is the sort of image that makes the whole room feel warmer, a picture of two small creatures safe at the end of the day.

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