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At Dusk, the Cavalier Puppy Sat Right Next to the Glowing Pumpkin

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The jack-o'-lantern is lit up and grinning, and a tricolor Cavalier puppy has settled right next to it, gazing off to the side with soft dark eyes. Her silky black ears hang low, her white chest is bright and the warm pumpkin glow lights up one side of her face. Behind them, boots, a canvas bag and a pot of mums are scattered across the porch in the dusk. It is that gentle hour between daylight and trick-or-treating.

A glowing pumpkin is a Halloween classic, but real flames and pets do not mix well. A wagging tail or curious nose can knock over a candle, and hot wax or a flame can burn. Battery-operated lights give the same glow with far less risk, and they are easy to place where a puppy cannot reach. Cavaliers are gentle, affectionate dogs that usually enjoy people of all ages, which makes them wonderful companions for a lively holiday doorstep. Your vet can answer any questions about keeping pets safe during parties.

The puppy and the pumpkin look as if they are old friends, sitting side by side in the fading light. She seems calm and quietly proud to be on guard duty. If the pumpkin had a heart, it would probably be happy to have such a sweet face next to it, and the evening has only just begun.

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