Nancy Forsyth of Bradley Beach,N.J., took this photo,

"Second childhood."said Forsyth. "This photo is of 13 1/2 yr old Selkie, a chocolate Labrador with Laryngeal Paralysis, owned and photographed on Christmas Day, 2024. Selkie is pictured with a Christmas gift, a "Snuggle Puppy" , proving that a newborn pup and a senior in their second childhood can ease anxiety with a heartbeat for companionship in the toy."