Sao Paulo accompanied by dog mascots ahead of Palmeiras clash

In a bid to promote the adoption of stray dogs, Brazilian side Sau Paulo embarked on an unusual initiative to raise awareness in the city.

Instead of the usual mishmash of bemused kids, Sao Paulo swapped their mascots for the four legged canine variety prior to their Serie A match with Palmeiras on the weekend.

Each Sao Paulo player was joined by a dog as the team made their way from the tunnel out on to the pitch for the pre-match handshakes.

A lovely gesture by Sao Paulo and one that is sure to get tails wagging.