An American in Lima

The come-ons are written in Spanish and taped to a wooden counter by the cash register:
” I’m handsome, neat, and my name is Chester. I’m looking for a hot little bitch who’s crazy for me!”
“I’m playful and loving, with a good character. Searching for a beautiful girlfriend to make a family. (Please call my owner’s [...]

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Figure 1: Lola at 3 1/2 months, on the Malecon, in Miraflores

Es hembrita?
That’s the first question Peruvians ask me when I’m out walking Lola. It doesn’t matter if the person is male or female, young or old, with dog or without. Nine times out of ten, a Peruvian seeing my dog for the first time [...]

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Lola’s in heat. Where do I begin this story?
I can’t. Not today. It’s a saga.
I’ll just post the image and explain later. It does have something to do with attitudes toward pets in Peru.
Utterly redonkulous, as Meg from Cute Overload would say.

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