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30-NOV-2013

Ambassador from the Land of Dog

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

As Will so aptly called Sahraa.

This little girl and her sister were playing in an embassy compound and both seemed afraid of Sahraa when we first walked by, but it was clear this girl was fascinated by her. So she got brave enough to pet her, first with Tim holding on to Sahraa, and then on her own. In fact, they both ended up petting her in the end. We promised to come back and visit again.

When we were nearing home, some man who was obviously afraid of Sahraa stopped to ask a question. At first we thought he was asking her age, and Tim said "Four." The man said, "Four hundred [riyals]? Four thousand?" We weren't sure if he wanted to buy her or how much we paid for her. Tim said she had been free, and the man walked on.

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Stephanie05-Dec-2013 14:42
Interesting story and wonderful capture! V
Zoltán Balogh03-Dec-2013 10:49
How lovely this photo is! V
Will Hoskins02-Dec-2013 21:38
It's great to see Sahraa continuing her diplomatic mission. V
John Hamers01-Dec-2013 22:17
Wonderfully composed image of this lovely scene !!V
Range View 01-Dec-2013 20:49
A lovely story Helen, Sahraa looks happy and relaxed with that waggy tail! V
Barbara
pkocinski01-Dec-2013 17:41
And I see you got a "swish" of the tail from Sahraa and her backside :-)
Carol Rollins01-Dec-2013 13:11
A touching moment, captured beautifully. ~
Patrick F01-Dec-2013 08:42
Lovely to see this young girl touching this great super dog!! nicely composed!! V++++++++
Raymond Ma01-Dec-2013 03:57
So very sweet for these young girls to feel the connection to the Ambassador. V
Being Me01-Dec-2013 03:14
Oh wow! Such wonderment! V
Gill Kopy01-Dec-2013 01:18
I love this unfolding story :)
Range View 30-Nov-2013 22:51
Wonderful image and story line. V.
David.
janescottcumming30-Nov-2013 20:57
The girl looks totally enthralled! Sahraa such a good girl. Love how you caught her tail wagging. V
bill friedlander30-Nov-2013 19:16
Sahraa makes a great ambassador... tactful, a good listener, and so petable. V
Bill Miller30-Nov-2013 19:01
A lovely way to make friends.
Peter Sussex30-Nov-2013 18:56
Fine proof that walking the dog is also for making friends. V
globalgadabout30-Nov-2013 17:43
endearing...looks a special moment for the girl..
joseantonio30-Nov-2013 16:56
Lovely image. Now she seems to be fascinated with Sahraa...V.
larose forest photos30-Nov-2013 16:32
I love this photo. Sahraa will soon be winning converts from all over the DQ. I think this is such a happy, ongoing tale (tail!). V
Long Bach Nguyen30-Nov-2013 16:12
beautiful composition, love the expression and curiosity on the little as she touched Sahraa.
Jim Coffman30-Nov-2013 16:04
The best way to meet new people and make new friends is to walk a dog! :))
Kim30-Nov-2013 15:56
There you go!! They love dogs now:-) V