A vida pelas ruas: cães de São Borja, percursos e sociabilidades

Abstract

This report covers the journalistic picturebook that presents narratives about twelve dogs from the streets of São Borja. The animals, their habits, characteristics, curiosities, paths and sociabilities are present in the pages that compose the work. The objective was to investigate and report the lives of the dogs that circulate around the city center. Data collection was performed through observation, research and interview with human sources, also prospected to enable the discovery of canine stories. This task was undertaken with the use of ethnographic tools, highlighting the importance of approaching the object of study and reading its reality based not only on what was heard, but on what was seen and perceived during the investigation. Among the considerations of the work is that the dogs of the streets of São Borja, contrary to what many may think, receive care, food and affection, establishing lasting and healthy bonds with humans.