Pingo, an elderly stray dog, has been living at a gas station in Vinhedo, Brazil, for over two decades. Unlike most strays searching for a home, he picked his own—and the whole town embraced him.

Matuê is the adorable caramel-colored mutt, who has probably become one of the most known dogs in Brazil — earning the nickname “frentiscão,” or “gas station pup.” His story began back in March 2021 ...