Pet shop & clinic, ZOO by Helen Betts

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26-DEC-2015

Pet shop & clinic, ZOO

I thought this was the most bizarre storefront – showing how people here view house pets. We didn't go in as it was prayer time and all the shops were closing.

A nice house and the ubiquitous pole, posted earlier:

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Julie Oldfield		30-Jan-2016 15:23
Very interesting. How many people have pet giraffes 😊V

LynnH		29-Jan-2016 17:43
It would be interesting to see what sort of 'zoo' it is. Could be they've collected some critters for a display to make a little extra money. Or could be a rehab center for exotic animals? Too bad you didn't get inside... I'm on the edge of my seat. :)

larose forest photos		29-Jan-2016 13:26
It really is quite peculiar. Did you ever go inside? V

Gill Kopy		29-Jan-2016 04:12
Very strange !!!!

Regine L.		29-Jan-2016 01:52
An all inclusive setting for pets and animals in general. I guess you can bring family members to visit the zoo, while the pet gets treated. The building is actually not too high. The false facade gives the building extra height, but not extra usable space. I would assume a giraffe might have to stoop inside.

bill friedlander		28-Jan-2016 22:37
They must build their houses with high ceilings.

Chris Morton		28-Jan-2016 21:43
Hey, you haven't shown us any giraffe pics Helen! Are they all behind those walls?

Mairéad		28-Jan-2016 21:05
Perhaps they count camels among their patients? Well spotted.

carabias		28-Jan-2016 19:51
Neither you nor I nor almost anyone know what there is in there.The intrigue fascinates me! Good photograph, Helen. V

globalgadabout		28-Jan-2016 19:50
odd...it sounds as if people come to stare at house pets..

Jim Coffman		28-Jan-2016 19:19
It does look as if they have rather large house pets!!