The over pampering of pets in Japan is pretty much par for the course these days, but looks it seems can sometimes be deceptive, as this friendly old fella explained that both him and his poodle suffered similar leg problems, making a pushchair good for the dog to lounge in, and him to lean on.
A setup that, at least based on appearances, would appear to be perfect.
locohama says
Nice pic! They are pratically matching…funny how pets start to look like their owners afte a while.
Loco
Lee says
Cheers! Yeah, they are a good match, and both equally as friendly too.
[Gm] says
I still don’t get why people (in Japan) would over-pampered their pets. But, if it makes them happy, then I shouldn’t get bothered.
I love the smile of that old man. It makes me want to call my dad.
Thanks for the photo, Lee.
Lee says
You are welcome, and I’m glad to hear it made you think of your Dad.
MrSatyre says
Japan-shmapan. Pet-pampering is epidemic world-wide. I can tick off five friends (not to mention dozens upon dozens of celebrities, past and present) without even thinking about it who carry their widdle woodums either in handbags or in their arms wherever they go, no matter how far or how short the distance—including dogs weighing in excess of 20-lbs. It’s gag-inspiring, is what it is.
Nice pic, as always, tho’! 😉
Larry Dart says
Nowhere near as gag-inspiring as your apparent lack of empathy with your fellow human beings.
phossil says
thats a lucky dog 😛
speculation says
That looks like a pretty old dog. Its possible that it has problems walking distances and the man just wanted to take it for a walk like they used to take.
ait_meijin says
The looks on doggy’s face tells smth. like ‘Ye, don’t ye mess with me, gaijin-san’. >:3
Yasukostyle says
Hi Lee,
I love this image. I come back to it over and over. It makes me feel good. As always, beautiful work…
Thank you.
Lee says
Thanks a lot, and I’m really happy to hear you like the photo.
It was a nice moment as he was a lovely old fella, so I look back on it with good memories myself.