Sharjah24 – Reuters: Over 40 dogs made a splash in the hills of eastern Caracas, in the Venezuelan capital'sfirst canine pool party, the host said on Monday, as pandemic curbs have eased.
Cafes and restaurants are livelier now, and pet care providers refuse to trail behind.
The hotel, which costs $13 a day for a morning walk and playtime in the pool, hosted 42 pets on Sunday. The bill can add up to a lot more with a massage, overnight stay and medical checkup.
During Venezuela's eight-year economic collapse, many people could not afford to keep their pets and left them in shelters or abandoned them. Pet owners are coping better as wider use of the U.S. dollar for purchases has helped to tame inflation, but high prices still strain finances in a country with a minimum wage of about $30.
The hotel, which can accommodate up to 100 dogs on a rolling basis, is fully booked during holiday periods like Easter and Christmas.
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