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A Worried-Looking Pug and a Curious Tortie Look Out the Barn Door

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Out of the shadows of an old wooden shed, two faces lean into the daylight. A black Pug with big round eyes and a wrinkled brow presses against the weathered boards, and a tortoiseshell cat with orange-and-black markings peeks over his shoulder with ears pricked. Outside, a blue watering can, a basket and a patch of clover sit in the light, as if the garden is waiting for them to come out.

We can call the Pug Gus and the cat Penny. Gus looks both worried and curious, as pugs often do, and Penny seems to be letting him go first, though she is clearly just as interested.

Pugs are charming, affectionate companions, but their short noses make them sensitive to heat and exertion, so a shady barn is a better place for them than a sunny field on a hot day. They can also snore and snort, which is normal for the breed. Tortoiseshell cats are known for their markings, and many people say they have a lot of attitude, though that is folklore rather than science. Barns and sheds offer plenty to explore, but they can also hide hazards like tools, pesticides and nails, so keep dangerous items out of reach and let your pets explore only when you are close.

Gus and Penny look ready to take a step out and see what the day has in store.

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