Doug the Pug delivers hugs and cheer to a children's hospital

'Our ultimate goal is to just make people happy.'
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The King of Pop Culture and avid pizza lover Doug the Pug is pretty great at bringing smiles to everyone he encounters.

Recently, the famous dog and his human, Leslie Mosier, used his adorable powers to cheer up some youngsters.

The duo paid a visit to Seacrest Studios at the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, where the pup handed out inspirational signs and pug kisses to some of the children.


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"I've always wanted to make sure that we give back and we meet people," Mosier said of the experience. "Our ultimate goal is to just make people happy."

Bonus: Doug the Pug Recreates Taylor Swift Instagram Photos

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Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.

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