A Happy Temple Dog in Vientiene LaosAt first glance Bangkok is full of stray animals. Dogs nap on the streets and cats lounge in markets. Closer inspection finds round bellies and collars, some with rhinestones. These animals are definitely owned, but different than American style of pet ownership. Most Bangkok residents live in apartments so they have pets during the day at their shops, restaurants and food stalls. Rather than leaving their pets alone during the day at home, their pets live at their place of business and are left alone during the night, the way we leave our pets alone during the day.
This ferocious dog diligently guarded our hotel in Bangkok
It is hard to know for sure whose dog is whose because they don’t practice leash laws so dogs will roam and visit their neighborhoods while their owners work. However, over time, you will see which businesses have food and water dishes out so you know that one of the dogs probably belongs there or at the very least is a frequent visitor.
I just love this guy. He lives in a hill tribe
village and life is good for him.
This dog was in charge of security at a temple convenience store 
Affluence has introduced more fluffy lap dogs to Thailand, however the prodominate dog is still the brown and black mid-sized mutt.
Cats are a little more camera shy,
but the markets are well populated
by sleek well fed cats.
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