Shorty the dog leads Chiang Mai University up Doi Suthep
Shorty's story of a happy stray dog & unofficial leader of the annual freshmen run (or walk) up Doi Suthep is well-documented on his Facebook page.
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Shorty the dog leads Chiang Mai University up Doi Suthep
Two Chiang Mai University traditions joined together Saturday to bring university spirit to a mighty crescendo.
First, Chiang Mai University has a long tradition of freshmen climbing up Doi Suthep at the beginning of the school year.
The university itself is located in the picturesque woods at the foot of scenic Doi Suthep which towers over the city of Chiang Mai with its ancient golden temple.
Shorty, the Chiang Mai University dog, walking with the students he adores (Source: Facebook Shorty Story)
Second, there is the famous university dog named Shorty (เน€เธ•เธตเนเธข).
Technically, Shorty is a stray dog (sometimes also known as a "soi dog") but unlike typical stray dogs, it looks like the students take very good care of Shorty.
The dog named Shorty can be along the side of many groups of students charging up Doi Suthep (Source: Facebook Shorty Story)
Shorty has been at the university for longer than any student, so he is designated as a member of the senior class.
When students gather together for any activity at the university, Shorty is likely to be there to participate too.
Shorty taking a break to scratch himself (Source: Facebook Shorty Story)
Shorty is no ordinary dog but rather a celebrity dog or "star of Chiang Mai University" with his own Facebook page "Shorty's Story" (เน€เธ•เธตเนเธขเธชเธ•เธญเธฃเธตเน) with over 44,953 likes (see here).
Every year, Shorty leads the new Freshmen up Soi Suthep, running alongside them.
Shorty waiting to participate in the next charge up the hill (Source: Facebook Shorty Story)
This last Saturday, Shorty once again performed his ceremonial duties leading the charge up Soi Suthep.
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