Patron, the mine-sniffing dog, from Ukraine

Patron, Ukraine's hero dog, has helped find over 300 explosive objects by sniffing and alerting his team. On Children’s day last year, Patron became the first dog in history to receive the title of Goodwill Dog from UNICEF. The ‘Learning Together’ campaign released an augmented reality (AR) development – an Instagram mask with Patron.  Patron was awarded the “Four-legged Defender” award by the Ukrainian Association of Dog Breeders of Ukraine. On 27 May 2022, Patron was awarded the Palm Dog award for “DogManitarian Work” at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. A Ukrainian hero, Patron dog's role in raising awareness about the landmines not only keeps children safe, but also helps to build a safer future for the community. His social media channels help raise funds for charity work like supporting hospital in Kyiv.  See also: How dogs are leading the war against terror