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Five Red Dachshund Puppies Turned a Cardboard Box Into a Nursery

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A cardboard box has been turned into a nursery, and five red Dachshund puppies are filling every corner of it. They lie in a golden tangle with paws over backs, noses tucked under siblings and eyes closed in complete peace. Warm light washes over their coats so they glow the color of toasted caramel, and on the floor behind them lie a rope toy and a pair of socks.

There is a reason dogs and cats alike adore cardboard boxes. A box has snug walls, a roof-like edge and a feeling of safety, which suits animals that like to tuck away. For puppies it also holds heat, so a pile of siblings stays pleasantly warm. If you want to make a box into a temporary puppy bed, cut down one side so the entrance is low, add a soft washable blanket, and place it in a quiet spot away from drafts. Replace the box when it becomes damaged, because puppies may chew the cardboard and swallow pieces. Dachshund puppies in particular enjoy burrowing, so a blanket they can tunnel under is a bonus. Ask your vet about bedding and sleep routines for a new litter.

With five sleepers, the box looks completely full and perfectly happy. Nobody is going to move until someone wakes up hungry, and that could be a while.

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