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WE WERE AMAZED
« on: September 17, 2011, 01:36:50 PM »
One sight seen in Bruges absolutely tickled us to death and caused very strong language to be used (in private ofcourse) regarding the following pictures.  I have to say that none of the 6 of us are pet lovers which perhaps accounted for our gobsmacked amazement.  I don't want to upset any forumists because I know a lot of you are devoted to pets, but we thought this was going a bit far.  The animal in question even had it's own teddy in the vehicle. ::)
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Re: WE WERE AMAZED
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2011, 01:43:29 PM »
I can see why you didn't put this in the wildlife section, Shelagh!
I do know someone who used an old pushchair for a child to be able to get an old blind dog more easily and safely through the streets to an open park where he could have a run in the open... but this does seem a bit excessive......  ::) ::)
One hears of folk regarding their pets as child substitutes (I'm saying nothing!!) but this couple seem to embody that wholeheartedly.  :-\
Shudder to think what that fancy buggy cost! :P
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2011, 02:32:48 PM »
Maggi I had to run to get in front of the woman to get the final picture, when she saw me she didn't look terribly pleased. ;D
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« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2011, 03:09:29 PM »
 ;D ;D

Those crazy Belgians  ;) Although, was the flag in the first picture attached to the "Pet-cab"? That's no Belgian flag  ;D
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2011, 03:50:35 PM »
Not only Belgians Wim, one of our customers does the same with her dog, it has even a little water can like for hamsters to drink in its "pet-cab" ;D
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« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2011, 03:52:40 PM »
;D ;D

Those crazy Belgians  ;) Although, was the flag in the first picture attached to the "Pet-cab"? That's no Belgian flag  ;D
Aha, Wim the archeologist shows he can not only decipher ancient  clues! That flag tells a story... but is it a Dutch flag, a simple red, white and blue, or  is there a hidden crest in the centre... for Croatia? ??? ???
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« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2011, 05:17:10 PM »
Pure discrimination !
The second dog (see photo 1) has to walk !!!!!  :o

Well Shelagh, I told you Bruges is a great place - they do everything to entertain British tourists !  ;D ;D
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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2011, 05:45:01 PM »
Not only Belgians Wim, one of our customers does the same with her dog, it has even a little water can like for hamsters to drink in its "pet-cab" ;D

 ;D ;D  ::) I think these things are hilarious....you can love your pet, but this is absurd, soon they'll have to give them medicines against cardiovascular diseases caused by lack of exercise ::) ::)

Aha, Wim the archeologist shows he can not only decipher ancient  clues! That flag tells a story... but is it a Dutch flag, a simple red, white and blue, or  is there a hidden crest in the centre... for Croatia? ??? ???

Maggi,

just saw the line under my username, thanks for the "nick-name"  :D  :-*
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Re: WE WERE AMAZED
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2011, 06:05:25 PM »
It's been there for some time, Wim.... I love waiting to see how long it takes people to notice!  ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2011, 06:10:18 PM »
It's been there for some time, Wim.... I love waiting to see how long it takes people to notice!  ;D ;D ;D

I can imagine  ;) ;D
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Re: WE WERE AMAZED
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2011, 06:58:53 PM »
..don't be so hard on the poor thing...it isn't used to walking up hills   :-X

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Re: WE WERE AMAZED
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2011, 12:06:49 AM »
Are they not all the same dog? I thought it was allowed out for a short period, when it wouldn't get its feet wet or dirty.

We have a TV ad here at present where a family has done off to Australia for a holiday, leaving Granny at home to babysit the dog, a pugnacious little body with a snarl on its face. They arrive home to find Granny has clad it in bright pink clothing and a large pink satin ribbon attached to an ear!
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Re: WE WERE AMAZED
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2011, 11:54:15 AM »
Well spotted about the flag Wim and yes Lesley they are all the same dog.
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