Stray dog acts as self-appointed crossing guard helping children cross the road safely
People often see crossing guards on the road and they undoubtedly give a sense of security to everyone.
But this particular street in Batumi, Georgia has an unusual crossing guard that has been stealing the hearts of people.
Meet Kupata.
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He is a stray dog and he is undoubtedly loved by the people in the community. It’s because aside from being so adorable, he also helps people, especially kids when crossing the street.
What’s even more impressive about him is he takes the job seriously.
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Even though it’s really not his responsibility, he still does it every day. And you know what? This adorable doggo gets mad when a car attempts to cross the street while there are also kids who are trying to cross.
Clearly, his top priority is to ensure the safety of children. He likewise waits for kids even for an hour just to make sure that they cross the streets safely.
Who wouldn’t love Kupata?
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He is very committed when it comes to the kids’ safety and he never goes to different streets. The people who regularly cross this particular street that Kupata looks after are indeed lucky.
According to Kupata’s neighbors, Tamta and Beqa, the adorable dog has a “very serious nature.” So this explains his commitment to the job that he’s been doing for quite some time.
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“He’s a very serious boy. And he never goes to other streets,” they told The Dodo.
Since Kupata is always on the streets, many people in the neighborhood already know him.
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Kupata will never go hungry because many people make sure to feed him. He also receives lots of love from them as well as the children he helps cross the street every day.
For these people, Kupata is a “kind and friendly” dog. His loyalty to their community is something that the residents appreciate a lot.
Aside from being a crossing guard, Kupata is also now a social media star.
A month ago, a video of him went massively viral online. And now, he has gained thousands of followers on Instagram.
It seems like a lot of people are enjoying his videos and photos on social media. His Instagram photos and clips will show you glimpses of how loved he is in the community.
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He has a lot of photos, in which he is being petted by adorable kids. There are also ones that highlight his moments on the streets. You will see how he does the job so well.
The story behind his remarkable name
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Wondering why he’s called Kupata? It’s because it’s the Georgian word for sausage. They decided to name him Kupata simply because he looks like a sausage. So adorable, right?
Although Kupata is friends with everyone, he goes home to the place of his “main person.” He also sleeps there.
“He sleeps in Nona’s house. Nona is a woman who takes care of Kupata, his main person. He loves her very much.”
Kupata is such an inspiration.
Many dogs are willing to put their hearts and souls into protecting humans, and he is one of them. That’s why he truly deserves all the love that he is been getting online and even offline.
Check out the video below to see how Kupata protects children.
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Source: YouTube/The Dodo, Instagram/@lovelykupata