Having dogs
running on the street is a common sight in Bali and
that's quite a surprise since Indonesia is predominantly a Muslim country,
with Bali being the
unique one for having a population that believes mostly in
Hinduism.
While pet dogs
are more the norm in urban areas like Kuta, stray dogs took the position when i
was at Sukawati Art Market in Ubud and i didn't
even travel far. Most appeared malnourished with bad skin
problem!
I remember an
article circulating in Singapore's local media that unscrupulous operators are
selling dog meat as satay in Bali and if the dogs indeed came from strays, i
don't think it's good / safe for consumption.
Not that i
condone eating of dog meat but i have always opined that there are differing
cultures all over the world and a dog is no difference from a chicken; it's
still a life.
On happier
matters, not all dogs are strays; some were kept by shop owners and much better
groomed with shiny, frequently-brushed fur and watery, puppy
eyes.
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For
the itinerary of my 4-day, 3-night Bali trip,
click here.
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