Batdog to the rescue! Golden retriever's heroic alter ego wows the internet

Teddy the golden retriever might just be the hero be both need and deserve right now!

Batdog is ready to save the day or at least make you smile!
Batdog is ready to save the day or at least make you smile!  © collage: screenshot/ Instagram AGuyandAGolden

The signal shines on the living room wall, the camera pans out, and there he is in all his magnificence: Batdog!

This four-legged caped crusader is fighting frowns and bad moods with his adorable presence.

The internet can't get over the clip of Teddy all suited up in his secret identity, striking a pose as the wind blows dramatically through his fur.

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"The hero we need, the hero we deserve, BatDog" reads the caption to the video posted across Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok by content creator and dog dad Johnathan.

On Twitter alone, the hysterical upload has almost 8 million views, with a million more on TikTok. It's also the cat's meow on Instagram.

Batdog saves users from having a bad day

This dog named Teddy is ready to save you!
This dog named Teddy is ready to save you!  © screenshot/ Instagram AGuyandAGolden

Social media users can't help but gush over this heroic hound.

And no wonder – he's clearly very good at his job.

One wrote: "You made me smile on a day I'm feeling very low. Thank you."

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"Makes me laugh everytime!!!" another gushed.

A third is permanently hooked: "I'm going to need daily videos forever... I'm in love with Batdog."

There were some unmissable opportunities for puns too, with one particular effort shining through: "The Bark Knight Rises!!!!!"

Luckily for everyone, it doesn't look like Teddy is going to give up his cape anytime soon!

Cover photo: collage: screenshot/ Instagram AGuyandAGolden

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