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

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.

The Associated Press
May 23, 2025 at 4:18AM

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — 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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