This is the heartwarming moment a brave dog stopped a car so an elderly woman could cross the road.

The loyal stray pooch blocked a vehicle which immediately stopped before an elderly woman who was seen walking slowly with a cane in Saraburi province, Thailand on February 6.

The stray animal then ran back to the roadside when the old woman had finished crossing.

Driver Nirut Muangwong said: "At first, I was curious why the white car stopped then I saw the dog trying to protect the old woman. How sweet."

This is the heartwarming moment a hero dog stopped a car for a grandmother to cross the road.

The loyal stray pooch blocked a vehicle which immediately stopped before an elderly woman was seen walking slowly with a cane in Saraburi province, Thailand on February 6.

The stray animal then ran back to the road side when the old woman had finished crossing.

Driver Nirut Muangwong said: ‘At first, I was curious why the white car stopped then I saw the dog trying to protect the old woman. How sweet.’