Hero, the golden retriever, proved a very popular match.
Journalist Joe Veix was feeling bored and lonely one day, so he decided to join Tinder. As a dog.
Joe Veix
Veix set up a profile as both a male and female golden retriever named Hero.
The profile stated the 26-year-old pooch was looking for both men and women within a 100-mile radius.
Veix said he liked every profile he came across as Hero and pretty soon people began getting in touch.
Joe Veix
Some played along with the joke.
Joe Veix
Some people bizarrely decided to act like dogs when talking to Hero.
Joe Veix