Gone to the Dogs

First Observation
Dogs aren't allowed on the Bus in Portland. (You can take them on all public transport in Germany and other places.) As far as I can tell, that's about the only place here where dogs are unwelcome.

Second Observation
Portland folks are a little freaky about their canines.

Proof
Not one, but two (or more) dog magazines in which dogs are referred to as people's "Fur Kids."

More Proof
The dog musical "Bark" that was just in town. The unreal numbers of local dog parks and doggie daycares -- one with a "yappy hour." The dog boutiques, dog parks, dog sitters, dog anti-depressants, dog behaviorists, dog custody battles, dog art exhibitions (either art about dogs or art by dogs) and DoubleDog Ranch where you can send your dog for an Adventure Boarding Camp.

The Last Proof You'll Ever Need
The other day at the dog park near my house my dog started humping another dog when its owner flipped out, demanding I "get control" of my dog. (Both dogs neutered, both dogs male.) Her dog was a lot bigger than mine so I figured she must be homophobic or something...or just a little freaky about her dog...as my daughter said, "It's a Dog, Get Over it."