Tiny Pomeranian Melts Hearts For Joining Its Neighbourhood Pet Patrol Team In Seoul
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
By Celine Low — 08 May 2024, 04:57 PM
Meet Hodu, the tiny Pomeranian who's protecting his neighbourhood in Seongdong District, Seoul
With his fluffy fur and perky ears, Hodu may seem like an unlikely candidate for the job, but don't let his small stature fool you.
Pictures of this pocket-sized canine that were shared by Chong Won-o, the head of Seongdong District Office, quickly went viral on social media platform, X
Every day, Hodu dons his miniature uniform — a tiny neon green vest — roaming the neighbourhood and keeping a watchful eye out for any signs of trouble or furry friends in need of assistance.
So smol!!! ♡ >ω< ♡
Netizens couldn't resist Hodu's cuteness
"Just looking at this really melts my heart... The sight of this small thing standing majestically is so cute and cool," a netizen complimented.
"[Hodu] looks so brave," an X user commented.
"Is this some kind of tactic to lure criminals with cuteness?!" one netizen wondered.
"It was healing to me when I saw this tweet about a very cute puppy recommended to me," another said.
"It's reassuring and cool. I think I can entrust my life to [Hodu]. I would like to meet a dog patrol officer in my area."
Hodu is one of 1,424 owner-pet patrol teams selected to participate in this pet dog patrol programme, which was launched in 2022 by the Seoul Metropolitan Autonomous Police Committee
To become a dog patroller, Hodu was evaluated on his ability to follow his owner's orders and its behaviour around strangers.
