An 11-year old pug named Jaxson in Meridian, Idaho helped save his family from a burning home.
He started barking when he smelled smoke, which woke his owner up before things got much worse.
Jaxson received a hometown hero award from the mayor of the town during a ceremony at City Hall.
His owners say they are proud and thankful he saved their lives.
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