Dog Talk: What it's like to be a dog owner when your heart isn’t really in it


Lulu enjoying a country walk. — Photos: JUDY ANG

When we talk about pets, we showcase their sweetness, goofiness and loving character. The reality is that dogs are all that, but looking after them is also extremely hard work.

For some people, that daily neverending grind is too much.

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