The
dog represented in the Cave Canem
mosaic, in the House of the Tragic Poet, is the most famous evidence that dogs
were part of daily life in Pompeii. The
(C)Ave Canem
project cares for the many dogs now living among the ruins. Dogs are vaccinated, registered, and
available for adoption. Each dog is
given a name inspired by the particular area of the site the dog lives in,
often references to ancient owners and historical houses.
According to the adoption website, this is Octavius.
This woofer was one I might have photographed the last time I was in Pompeii,
in 2008. We ran across him several times
as we toured the ruins.
This Shepherd mix, listed on the Pompeii
adoption website as Europa, lounges with paws crossed near the exit
of the site.
This young pup insisted on a close-up,
running up to the camera and grinning into the lens every time I crouched for a
photo opp.
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