Calgary's dogs through the ages
From firehalls to front yards, military barracks to the backwoods, a photo history of Calgary dogs
This story was originally published Aug. 27.
There are about 99,500 four-legged friends living in our city these days, and dogs have been part of Calgary since before there was a Calgary.
We know that dogs make great companions, but social scientists say they actually help build the social fabric of a city. Huh?
Yep. Every time you take Rex, Bella or Rover for a walk, you're probably going to stop and chat with other people in a park, on the sidewalk, or just in your front yard.
Asking to pet a stranger's dog is a surefire way to strike up a conversation. Dogs help us bond to each other as a community.
So, on that note, here are a series of photos of Calgarians and their dogs through the ages. Enjoy.
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