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Who was Kupata, the dog from Batumi?

The street dog who helped children cross the road.

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Short answer

Kupata is a street dog from Batumi who became famous in 2020: he helped children cross the road safely, and a video of him went viral. The Department of Tourism and Resorts of Adjara built him a shelter marked "people's choice". Batumi City Hall named a pilot programme after him to support people who adopt stray dogs.

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Why

  1. "Kupata" means "sausage" in Georgian.
  2. He barked at cars to keep them away and escorted groups of children across the street.
  3. In 2020 Batumi City Hall began paying 60 GEL a month to people who adopt registered stray dogs, with the programme initially covering 100 dogs.

Details

Kupata's story led to a programme supporting stray dogs in Batumi. If a dog is not registered, the person adopting it must register it first.

Tip

If you want to adopt a stray dog in Batumi, first ask City Hall whether the support programme still runs, and register the animal.

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Information checked on November 13, 2026.

Kupata: The Story of a Batumi Stray Who Became Famous Around the World
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