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pugnose

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Fire officials said the people inside the vehicle were OK, but crews then had to locate and secure a pug that had been riding inside.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
After losing Noodle, Graziano spent some time fostering dogs before adopting his current pug, Milton.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

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