Rescued Dog Turned Police Mascot Steals Hearts in Brazil

This rescue dog in Brazil turned police mascot has stolen the hearts of the internet and has gone viral for being the cutest police helper dog.

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The dog, Corporal Oliveira, was found in 2018 near the police station by officer Cristiano Oliveira. The police officer took in the dog who was abandoned, injured, and hungry.

“I took a coat, a police shirt and put it on him as a joke. I took a picture and sent it to our station’s roster groups and posted them there,” said Oliveira. “And then the joke started going viral.”

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Officer Oliveira made the pup his very own Instagram account, which has over 120,000 followers.

“If I don’t post a picture for three days people are already demanding ‘Where is Oliveira?’ ‘Where did Oliveira go?’” said the officer, laughing.

Check out @oliveira17bpm on Instagram for more adorable content!

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