A Whole Litter Packed Into the Laundry Basket and Refused to Budge
A wicker laundry basket holds a heap of brindle-and-white Bulldog puppies, all tangled together with gray and blue clothes. Wrinkled faces peek out from every corner, striped ears flop at odd angles, and a few white paws hang over the rim. Behind the basket, a mug and a pile of blankets rest on a couch, and the room looks warm and cluttered.
Puppies love the smell of their people, and a basket of worn clothes is full of it. Burrowing into laundry is a comfort habit, and it can be a sweet sign of attachment. It also calls for caution, because socks and small garments can be swallowed, and that may cause serious problems. Keep laundry in a closed hamper, and call your vet if you suspect she has eaten fabric.
Bulldogs are known for being gentle and good-natured, and a litter often sleeps and plays in a heap. Because of their short noses, they can overheat, so make sure the basket sits in a cool, shaded spot, and do not pile warm clothing over them. Fresh water should always be nearby.
The puppies seem entirely satisfied with their arrangement. There is no pushing and no complaining, just a happy tangle of stripes and wrinkles. The laundry may never be folded, but nobody here minds. It is a very cozy mess.
