City went to the dogs

There are dogs, many dogs in the city. Why do people want dogs in pigeonhole of living space, there is scarily enough room for a bed, and a couch in most apts.

Some breeds are more social than the others, just like you and me. We like to socialize and so do dogs. They needed to roam free, not to be restrained by the length of your leash. As an alternative to public parks, we created dog parks for our dog. I guess that is Ok.

However the merchandizes you can found in any pet stores for dogs is another story. Dyeing their hair, and a fashionable trim for your dogs is not enough any more. There are clothing lines, footwear, eyewear, carry on bags for small dogs. It is amazing. I even saw dogs in baby strollers on sidewalk of the upper eastside. At first glance I thought it was just an ugly baby, until I realize that is the work of human gone wild on dogs.

Recently I volunteered to walk a small dog belongs to a my friend, When I finally got her to the Park, let her out from the carry on bag, she sit of the sidewalk and stare at me, as if I was the crazy one to make her walk. Sorry buddy, the shoulder ride is over, use your legs. What the world is coming to? Picking up their poop is not enough any more?

I do not hate dogs, I simply don’t understand why do city folks insisted on treating their domesticated “ANIMAL” as if they were human. Plus they cost almost as much as a small child. Are we so desperate for companionship? I simply don’t know.

Chance Encounter, NYC