A Swedish vacationer didn’t obtain the response she hoped for after sharing her observations as to how Aussies supposedly deal with their canine.
Tiktoker Julia shared a sequence of images showcasing the tradition shocks she’s skilled as a Swedish vacationer residing in Australia.
“Canine aren’t seen as pets,” she wrote.
“They’re outside animals usually used as looking canine or to protect the property and may’t come inside even when its pouring down or thunderstorms.”
The put up has racked up greater than 14k views with many taking to feedback to voice their disagreement.
“It’s not true in any respect — im Aussie and have lived right here entire life,” an individual wrote.
“My canine is raised as one other child and everybody I do know loves their canine the identical.”
“Canine aren’t seen as pets?? In what world?” questioned one other.
A 3rd wrote: “I’ve 3 canine and they’re spoiled and solely go outdoors once they select to.”
Some individuals went so far as urging the poster to get “reality checked” as she was “throwing out some destructive vitality about Aussies.”
“Lady you’re going to make an enemy with Australians with the canine remark,” chimed in one other.
Final 12 months Australian households spent over $33 billion on their pets in keeping with RSPCA, with canine homeowners spending essentially the most on their beloved furry companion.
Of that sum 51 per cent was spent on meals and treats, adopted by veterinary companies at 14 per cent.
Every canine proprietor spends an estimated $3218 every year, which is the same as about six per cent of the non-public median revenue of $52,338, in keeping with the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Earlier this month a Queensland driver was slammed after a canine was noticed tied to a trailer.
In a photograph posted to social media the canine could be seen tied as much as a bunch of wires within the centre of the trailer, which was missing any partitions and will have doubtlessly result in the canine being bumped or knocked over the sting.
The canine proprietor was dubbed irresponsible, with many worrying the canine would turn out to be too sizzling whereas standing uncovered on the black metallic tray.
Canine homeowners are being informed to plan forward for a scorching summer season, making certain their furry associates don’t their paws burnt on scorching concrete and keep away from getting warmth strokes.
Warmth stroke could be life-threatening for canine if they aren’t correctly sorted and indicators of warmth stress aren’t recognised.
When you discover your pup panting consistently and respiratory quickly, pale or purple gums, drooling, vomiting or changing into torpid, convey the canine inside and apply cool water to their fur and search veterinary consideration.
