A Fife dog appears to have made a bid for freedom after gnawing through its front door to get a look at the world outside.

Photos were shared on social media after the determined dog, which lives in Kelty, had beavered its way through the letter box until it was spotted with its head – and paw – hanging out of the UPVC front door.

The picture went viral across social media, with publications across Scotland and the UK picking up on the brilliant image.

One comment, from local resident Rhiannon Lowe, said: "A walked past it going to the nursery was just sitting with its tongue out looking about." while another, Rachel Anne Baines, said: "Mental. Braw dog, would be raging tho."

Dale Riddell added: "Imagine phoning the council and saying 'I need a new letterbox and half a door as my dog has gnawed it's way out'", while Erin McLeary added: "Imagine coming home to your dogs doing this!"

Derrian Millar suggested: "This is the ring door bell you need."