A concession to dogs, finally by Helen Betts

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19-SEP-2015

A concession to dogs, finally

This is not a dog-friendly country, with mainly expats having pets, although I have met a few Saudis who had a dog while overseas. Up until recently, the only place I could find dog food was at the commissary on the US military base, so I was quite surprised to see this in our local supermarket. Tim thought dogs would be insulted seeing their food next to kitty litter, however.

American football in the KSA, posted earlier:

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hamery		01-Mar-2016 15:29
So , do they like to have pet or not ? I am happy to see both needs are taken care of. Nice capture, Helen. VVV

larose forest photos		18-Nov-2015 02:52
Yes, the countries in that part of the world aren't known as being especially fond of dogs, particularly dogs as pets.It is thus encouraging to see the supermarket stocking dog food, but it is a concession, I'm sure, to the expats and their pets! V

Julie Oldfield		17-Nov-2015 16:50
I can't imagine anyone not liking dogs. The cats would be offended that the litter is below the dog food!!

Jim Coffman		17-Nov-2015 14:16
I don't understand anyone not being dog friendly. :))

Marco Valk		17-Nov-2015 13:04
There's still hope.

Alexander Kazakov		17-Nov-2015 13:00
Good shot! V

Isabel Cutler		17-Nov-2015 12:45
Congratulations! Hope it agrees with your baby.

Bill Miller		17-Nov-2015 11:50
Strange to think of dog food on the military base, delivered by USAID?