Somebody Left the Couch Empty. A Pug and a Lamb Moved In.

Somewhere on a green couch, a black Pug and a lamb have turned themselves into a single round heap. The lamb's tight curls spill over the cushions, and her head rests on the Pug's cheek with her eyes closed. The Pug's flat black face is pressed into the wool, and one tiny white paw pokes out near the lamb's hooves. Behind them the living room is happily messy, with a coffee mug, building blocks and a plaid blanket on the side table. Cotton, as the lamb is known, looks like she planned the whole nap. A mug and a few wooden blocks sit within paw's reach on the table.

Pugs are famous companions. They were bred as small, affectionate lap dogs, and most are happiest right next to their people, soaking up warmth. Because of their short muzzles, Pugs can overheat and struggle with heavy breathing, so they do best in cool rooms and with gentle exercise rather than hard play in the heat. Snoring and snorting are common and usually normal for the breed, but talk to your vet if breathing ever seems labored. Lambs are also huddlers by nature, pressing against flock mates for warmth and safety, so a cozy pile like this suits both of them perfectly. Short walks and a calm routine are usually enough exercise for an adult Pug.

Neither one needs a thing from the world right now except a soft seat and a warm friend beside them.