FENWAY THE PUP · Chapter 4

The first real cold morning, Fenway walked three houses down, sat on the sidewalk and refused to go on. His coat, so practical in South Carolina, was no help against a November wind off the harbor.

Sal laughed so hard he had to lean on the fence. Then he went inside and came back with a small quilted jacket. He’d bought it the week before, “just in case,” and ironed an F onto the back.

Fenway let Maya put it on him, looked at himself in the storm door, and strutted the rest of the block like he was in a parade.

The real tips: cold-weather care

• Some dogs need a coat. Small, short-haired, senior and lean dogs lose heat fast. A well-fitted jacket helps. Double-coated breeds may not need one.
• Shorten walks in extreme cold and watch for shivering, lifted paws or reluctance to keep going.
• Look after paws. Wipe off road salt and de-icer after walks. Booties or paw balm can help.
• Antifreeze is deadly. It tastes sweet to pets. Clean up spills and store it out of reach. See the ASPCA’s cold-weather tips.
• Never leave a dog in a cold car. Cars hold cold as well as heat.

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FENWAY THE PUP is a serialized story from the Boston Made Pets family. Fenway is fictional. The care tips are real, and general: your veterinarian knows your dog best. Previous: Ch. 3. Next: Ch. 5, Fenway’s Storm Kit.

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