Topic · social
Petting Strangers' Dogs
1 post
· 234 engagement
· first seen 2 Jun 2026
· last seen 2 Jun 2026
A new resident in Christchurch asks whether it is socially acceptable to pet strangers' dogs, expressing anxiety about cultural norms and a deep emotional need for pet companionship.
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reddit
1 post
· 234 engagement
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reddit
· u/pumpkinpieds
· sentiment: neutral
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· 234 engagement
2 Jun