About 2 blocks from our flat there is a litter of puppies that we visit regularly. Their mother is, I believe, a street dog that lives in these people's front yard.

The distinction seems to be that if a dog is truly a "pet" it wears a wool doggie coat and is walked twice daily by a staff member (usually a dude) with a stick in his hand - reportedly to beat off any street dogs who may approach (jealous of the plaid coat perhaps?) This mother dog does as she pleases throughout the day.

The homeowners have put out blankets in the shade of the trees and set out a number of water bowls. They have even put collars on 4 of the 5 puppies, and bandaged up one little female who got too close to a car and broke her leg. The little things are hilarious and they sure brighten our day.