Stray Dog Was Given A Job And His Own Badge After He Kept Regularly Visiting A Hyundai Dealership
Some stray dogs have a habit of showing up at the right place at the right time, and Tucson’s story is a perfect example. What started as a regular visit to a Hyundai dealership in Brazil turned into a full-time role, complete with a badge and a new name.
The staff at Hyundai Prime first noticed the dog hanging around the lot earlier this year, and instead of chasing him off, they kept watching. He stayed friendly, kept greeting people, and eventually won over the team enough to become part of the dealership itself.
Now Tucson Prime is more than just a familiar face at the showroom, and the internet is loving every minute of it.
A dog deal for a dealership
Dapper Dog
The happy stray dog was adopted in May, but the story only went viral earlier this week after the official Instagram account of Hyundai Brazil posted images of their new "pupper consultant."
Could this dog sell you a vehicle?
The employees initially intended only to provide a refuge for the dog, but after noticing his talents for interacting with and greeting people, they decided to give him a well-deserved promotion.
That’s when the dealership decided he was more than just a visitor.
A dog's badge of honor
In an interview with media outlet Top Motors Brazil, showroom manager Emerson Mariano said that Tucson’s customer service in the store has received nothing but positive feedback. Thanks to the dog's “very caring and docile nature,” the work environment and mood improved drastically in their organization.
This dog even looks great in a tie.
Mariano also said that some customers even returned to the store after buying a car just to check on their favorite "pupper consultant" and offer him gifts fit only for the goodest boi.
What a proud dog!
On a particularly rainy night, the manager felt sorry for the stray dog, and that's when he made the decision to take the dog in. All he had to do was invite the dog inside and then offer him food and water.
He was already acting like part of the team.
Put your puppy paws up!
Mariano suggested to the board to make Tucson a mascot and adopt the dog after he became attached to the pup.
“After all, the company has always been pet-friendly, so now we decided to embrace this idea in practice too, having our own pet precisely at a more complicated time like this with so many abandoned animals,” he said.
And if you’re wondering how far this “consultant” vibe goes, a mall pup challenged security guards and ended up showered with belly rubs.
Tucson was taken to a vet right after his adoption so he could get all the necessary vaccinations. The dog's popularity is increasing by the day, and it's even expected that he will star in a national advertising campaign for Hyundai.
Here's how people reacted to this lovely pup:
This dog’s promotion came with a lot of fanfare.
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