Doggie Do

I've seen a lot over the last seven months, but if there's one truth to this world, it's that you'll never seen it all. I was reminded of this simple fact while walking up a steep hill in Macau. I was admiring the crumbing apartment blocks lining the street when I saw a simple, faded blue sign with a stencil of a dog, a German Shepherd in fact, with the letters "WC" below the image. That couldn't be, could it? A toilet for dogs? Sure enough, it was. A simple circular brick enclosure, one section open to the sidewalk, the interior covered with dirt with a tree at dead center (for something to pee on, I assume). A broom stood propped against the tree for owners to clean up after their mutts.

Doggie WC
The next day I saw another space reserved for canines. That afternoon, near the A-Ma Temple, I came across a wall of murals with messages. The crude cartoons showed residents (Macarenas?) the dos and don'ts of keeping their city clean. Each violation carried a monetary penalty, usually in the region of 600 Macau Patacas (US$75). The message was clear: don't let your dog doo on the lawn; do let your dog doo in the doggie loo.

Instructions
The picture of the mural is best viewed large. The expression on the dog's face is priceless.