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A brindle mixed-breed dog sits inside the bottom rack of an open dishwasher in a kitchen, looking up with brown eyes. 27 / 29

The Dishwasher Was Open, and It Appears to Have a New Load

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The dishwasher is open, and it appears to have a new load. A brindle mixed-breed dog sits right inside the bottom rack, its long legs tucked between the wire tines and its paws resting on the plastic edge. Plates and a few utensils still sit in the upper rack behind its head. The dog's tiger-striped coat ripples in shades of brown and black, its soft ears fold forward, and its gentle brown eyes gaze up with a guilty but hopeful look. A blue patterned towel hangs over the counter above, and warm wooden cabinets line the kitchen around it.

Rescue dogs and mixed breeds often combine the best traits of several breeds, and many owners find them wonderfully adaptable and affectionate companions. Every rescue has its own personality, so patience and positive training help them settle in. Dishwashers attract dogs because of the food smells left on plates, but they can hide hazards like sharp knives, forks pointing upward, and dishwasher detergent, which can be harmful if licked or swallowed. Keeping the door closed when not loading, and placing knives point down, are simple habits that help keep a curious dog safe.

Let's call her Tigerlily, a fitting name for a pup with such beautiful stripes. Tigerlily clearly decided the dishes needed a pre-rinse, and she was more than happy to volunteer for the job.

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