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Meet Loukanikos, Athens' Protest Dog
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TIME
Dec 14, 2011 5:00 AM CUT
by
TIME
Dec 14, 2011 5:00 AM CUT
The stray dog that joined the lines of demonstrators in the Greek capital has become an international celebrity
Protest Dog
Loukanikos — the word means sausage in Greek — has shown up for numerous demonstrations in Athens over the past few years. Here, he barks at riot police in December 2010. Aris Messinis / AFP / Getty Images
Portrait
Loukanikos, photographed for TIME by Peter Hapak on Nov. 15, 2011. Peter Hapak for TIME
On the Front Lines
The dog, which is a stray, is well taken care of by students in Athens. This photo was taken in December 2009. Giorgos Moutafis / Anzenberger
Unbowed
Loukanikos stands with the protesters, even when they are dodging tear gas and firebombs. Giorgos Moutafis / Anzenberger
Stroll?
The protest dog joins demonstrators wearing gas masks in June 2011. Giorgos Moutafis / Anzenberger
Streets on Fire
Loukanikos avoids police and fire during February 2011 unrest. Giorgos Moutafis / Anzenberger
Unfazed
A can of tear gas lands near Loukanikos and Greek protesters in February 2011. Giorgos Moutafis / Anzenberger
In the Middle
This photo featuring Loukanikos was taken in front of one of Athens' hotels in June 2011. Giorgos Moutafis / Anzenberger
Good Dog
Loukanikos trots near the Greek Parliament in May 2010. Giorgos Moutafis / Anzenberger
Night
In June 2011, Loukanikos walks in front of a line of riot police. Giorgos Moutafis / Anzenberger