Reservation dogs

Here in the U.S., specifically in areas for native reservations. There are a lot of stray dogs, like, a lot. However, when a dog is a stray in indigenous communities they adopt the title of a "reservation dog" (or rez dog, for short). These dogs are a cultural staple of so many of our lives and are usually fed by the community and form little dog gangs. Most of them are sweet things who've come accustomed to living outside and occasionally being loved by the passing human. For me, they are a symbol of independence and loyalty to whatever neighborhood they choose to inhabit and protect.

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