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Dogs fight for their rights in Reykjavik

by Libby Casey, Fall 2007 IRP Fellow
Reprinted with permission of KUAC

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November 5, 2007

REYKJAVIK, Iceland -- Fairbanks has one of the world's highest dog per capita ratios, but not every community is as accepting of canine companions. In Reykjavik, Iceland, having a pet dog was forbidden until just 20 years ago. Last weekend hundreds of people and pups took to the streets there to fight for dog rights. KUAC's Libby Casey reports on the hidden world of Icelandic dog owners.

Photo courtesy of Fall 2007 IRP Fellow Libby Casey

Gunnhildur Thordardottir and her son Olafur
marched with their dogs Skuggi and Bjartur
in Reykjavik’s pro-dog rally. Photo courtesy of
Fall 2007 IRP Fellow Libby Casey.
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