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Woman's commute delayed by stowaway Shiba Inu; police reunite dog with owner

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A young woman in Taiwan found a Shiba Inu wandering by the roadside and kindly offered it a ride.
  • The dog unexpectedly jumped into her car and refused to leave, causing her to be late for work.
  • The woman took the dog to the police station, where its owner was quickly located via microchip.

A young professional in Taiwan faced an unusual delay on her way to work when a stray Shiba Inu decided to hitch a ride – and then refused to disembark.

The woman was driving in Wuri District when she spotted the dog wandering alone. Concerned, she stopped to check on it. To her surprise, the Shiba Inu promptly hopped into the passenger seat and made itself comfortable, showing no intention of leaving.

With her work start time fast approaching and no owner in sight, the woman found herself in a predicament with her unexpected, uninvited passenger. After waiting briefly, she decided to take the dog with her to the Wuri Precinct's Wuguang Police Station to seek help.

At the station, the dog, named "Duoduo," remained calm and adorable, even charming the officers. Police were able to locate the owner quickly by scanning the dog's microchip. The owner expressed relief and amusement, thanking the kind woman and praising the police for their swift action in reuniting them with their adventurous pet.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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