AP PHOTOS: As more Argentines go childless, pampered dogs become part of the family

Friday 23 May 2025 05:14 BST

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As more Argentines choose not to have children, dogs have become their companions of choice, reshaping Buenos Aires with a growing number of pet hotels, boutiques, cafes and even cemeteries designed for canines treated like family.

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AP PHOTOS: As more Argentines go childless, pampered dogs become part of the family

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