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A Buddhist monk washes a temple dog on the outskirts of Chiang Mai.

Stray dogs are everywhere in northern Thailand, but fortunately they can find refuge - food, shelter, and lots of other dogs - at local temples. As you can see, the monks sometimes take very good care of the strays.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand., Thailand
Camera: X20
Copyright: © Colin Furst