Dr. Lesli Hewitt, DVM, nuzzles tiny Dexter at Sierra Veterinary Hospital on Tuesday. Hewitt, technician assistant Andrea Mundt and a group of firefighters saved the puppy's life after crews responded to a call of a choking baby. Rick Gunn Nevada Appeal

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Firefighters rescue pup: 'We couldn't just let it die'

• By ncs-import
• December 20, 2004