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A Tiny Chocolate Chihuahua Moved Into the Carved Pumpkin

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Two large ears, two shining eyes, and a tiny brown face are all that show above the rim of a hollowed-out pumpkin. The chocolate Chihuahua sits snugly inside, the carved triangle eyes and jagged grin of the jack-o'-lantern below him. The pumpkin rests on a coconut-fiber doormat with a few dry leaves, with a pot of orange mums to the right and a gray door at the left. His expression is pleased and curious, with chin level with the rim. Let's call him Mocha Bean. It looks like the pumpkin was made just for him.

Chihuahuas are tiny, bold, and loyal, and many form a strong bond with one person. They love snug spaces, which is why a hollow pumpkin is so appealing. Because they are so small and have little body fat, they get cold easily, and a warm sweater or blanket is useful in cool weather. They can also be wary of strangers or noisy places, so on a busy Halloween evening, a quiet spot indoors may be kinder than the front step.

A pumpkin makes a cute photo prop, but make sure it's clean and sturdy. A fresh, thick-walled pumpkin is better than one that has sat for days and gone soft or moldy. Never place a lit candle inside when a pet is nearby. Hold him gently, so he doesn't jump out and hurt a small leg, and make sure he can't chew the edges. A few minutes is plenty, and he can then go back to his warm bed.

Mocha Bean sits proudly in his pumpkin, bright-eyed and cozy. It is the smallest jack-o'-lantern face in the neighborhood, and the sweetest.

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