Fidèle (Fidel in English) (May 2003–January 2016) was a famous dog and tourist attraction in

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lived at the Côté Canal

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with his owner, Caroline Van Langeraet. He could usually be seen lounging half-asleep on a windowsill facing the Groenerei canal; Langeraet says that it was his favorite spot for years, in all seasons. Tour boats on the canal often paused specifically to allow the passengers to take Fidèle's picture. According to Langeraet, American tourists sent the dog fan mail and parcels with toys. In media, Fidèle appeared in a television advertisement for

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. He also appeared briefly in the beginning of the movie ''

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