Not only their best friend but a pet dog in Sto. Tomas, Batangas proved to be its fur parents' perfect companion during their daily grocery shopping.
In Mark Salazar’s report on “24 Oras” on Wednesday, James and Josephine Echona said their fur baby — Kobe the Golden Retriever — usually helps and carries their bag whenever they shop in the town market. “Ito kasi lagi kong kasama siya yung kanang kamay ko,” said James. “Naging routine na namin na sasabihin ko 'Kobe, tara mag-market!' Alam niya na tapos kukunin nya na ang bag tapos dere-derecho na siya sa tricycle basta ganun lagi routine namin”.“Mas maganda kasi kung meron na kayong bond para mas madali mong makuha ang kanyang attention nila. Dapat makuha mo ang kanyang drive ng dog mo. Halimbawa si Kobe, ang gusto nito affection,” he added.
Saying it is a “life-long commitment”, James advised those who would want to own pets to become responsible fur parents and to extensively research before adopting animals. “Owning a pet is a life-long commitment. Ang maa-advise ko talaga sa inyo is be responsible for parents. Dapat alam nyo needs ng aso mo. Ang warning ko naman bago kayo mag adopt, do your own research kasi every breed has its needs,” he said.