Puppies are a popular buy this year with people's tax returns coming back into their wallet.

Pictured here is Chewy, a miniature longhaired dachshund, as he puts on a brave face for his first set of shots from Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital. Chewy's owner, Cody Nail, purchased the pup from Pet Avenue on Geer Road.

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