Dark day for dog lovers: today is “Dog License Day” in the UK, and every pet dog must have his own license.
Those who cannot afford licenses, such as these children, are compelled to hug their hounds farewell and either surrender or destroy them.
In Germany there are similar circumstances, but arising from necessity rather than bureaucracy: people cannot afford to feed their pet pups, so they must queue up and put them down.
Dog owners in Berlin queue to have their pets put down, as they are no longer able to feed them as Germany’s economic problems mount.
Yesterday, the Mark’s exchange rate dropped again to 6500M/$1 USD. In August, the rate was 1000/1.
Pet owners can no longer afford food.