Poodle honoured for road safety efforts

A poodle which can walk on its hind legs has been honoured by Japanese police for its efforts to promote road safety

Pluto walked 20 metres on his hind legs over a pedestrian crossing, wearing a sash bearing the words 'traffic safety' during a national road safety campaign.

Impressed passers-by put the four-year-old poodle up for an award for educating them on the importance of road safety, reports Mainichi Daily News.

The dog walked into the police station at Ise on its hind legs to receive a prize of some dog food from Chief Etsujiro Kurachi who said: "Thank you, Pluto."

The dog's owner, Kimio Koyama, who received a certificate of appreciation, said: "I'm happy that we were able to be of use. In the future we want to keep working to enlighten the public."

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