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The Pug Pressed His Cheek Against the Bunny by the Fire

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A fire crackles in the stone hearth, and the Pug is already half asleep. His wrinkled face rests against the soft folds of a chunky knit blanket, his dark ears flopped down and his eyes closed in bliss. Pressed right up against his cheek, a small brown bunny named Clover rests with her eyes shut and her ears lying flat along her back.

The firelight paints the stone wall in warm orange, and a basket of blankets sits on the wooden floor nearby. A bright window lets in a wash of sunlight on the right. The room feels like a winter afternoon, and the two friends look like they have been there for a while.

Pugs are charming, affectionate companions with a big love of snuggling. They have short noses, so they can struggle with heat and heavy breathing, and they should not be kept too close to a fire. Fireplaces are wonderful, but they need a sturdy screen, and pets should never be left near open flame without supervision. Rabbits can overheat too, so be sure the bunny has a cool spot nearby. A comfortable spot a few feet from the heat is a safer choice. Talk to your vet if you have questions about caring for flat-faced breeds in warm rooms.

The fire pops softly, the blanket stays warm, and nobody wants to move. It looks like the coziest chapter of a very long winter.

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