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Visual artist, designer, and musician Marcel Heijnen uses photography to express his curiosity-driven creativity. Originally from the Netherlands, he has been calling Asia home for the past 26 years.


When he moved to Hong Kong he was immediately drawn to an unusual local phenomenon – cats living inside the traditional shops and markets – so he made a photography series. Although focusing on the fabulous furry companions of shop owners, his photographs reveal the busy and colorful behind-the-scenes of Hong Kong’s businesses. His collection of feline businessmen quickly turned into a charming book titled “Hong Kong Shop Cats”, and you can peek into the book by checking the post previously featured on Bored Panda.

This time, Marcel is back with more employed pets that brighten workers’ days. For his new brilliant series “Hong Kong Garage Dogs”, he has captured dogs living in car workshops, guarding them from potential thieves. With all the dirt, oil, engines and generally manly environment, these photos might not necessarily look cute on the outside, but they most definitely prove Marcel’s words: that dogs are “the ying to the shop cats’ yang”.


His new book featuring canine models is launching on November 29th at G.O.D. PMQ.


Scroll down the page to see how dogs blend into Hong Kong’s urban life.

More info: chinesewhiskers.com | Instagram | marcelheijnen.com

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Photographer Does A Brilliant Project On The Dogs Guarding The Auto Thieves Workshops In Hong Kong

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Meow
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so cute

Anita Wolf
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking like he's blind, poor pupper

Marta Puig
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not why but it makes me sad... he's not smiling :(

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    diane a
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks healthy and well cared for - better like then roaming the streets

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    Night Owl
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who's the coolest biker? You are! Yes, you are.

    Pretty Pangolin
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Gonna need a little help - I can't quite reach the foot pegs."

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    Brigitta Swart
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous photographer, no I mean dog, no I mean both! :-)

    Pretty Pangolin
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, both! Doggo looks happy and man has a kind smile.

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    Daria B
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one could totally serve as a cover for a sci-fi comicbook or video game.

    Pretty Pangolin
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like your idea. Gorgeous doggie with an H. R. Giger backdrop.

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    Meow
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. It took me about 10 seconds to find him. I was about to comment "wait where is it?"

    boredhuman
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did someone open a bag of something?

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    Meow
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    7 years ago

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    Louise Brigance
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect for Year of the Dog. Ever vigilant

    Pretty Pangolin
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he takes his job seriously - any car-part thieves can just keep moving.

    Sander Lemaire
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anybody an idea what breed this beauty is?

    GB1997
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe most of the bigger dogs in these pictures are Akitas, crossed with one or two other breeds

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    Bob White
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My thought too. Or a "Taxi Driver" "You lookin at ME?"

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    Troux
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would have been better if there was a Corgi near the equipment!

    John L
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little more work and you'll have that Elizabethan collar off your head. Keep working. :)

    Susan Gardner
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is he chained though. That is sad

    diane a
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably to keep him safe wearing that and away from anything too dirty or dangerous in that condition.

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    Brigitta Swart
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why the chain and such a short one

    Christine Leblanc
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say to keep him in a safe place while autos are being moved around - the other pictures of this dog - he isn't chained and in one he had a cone on so I'm guessing he was also neutered - looks like a VERY well - Loved dog to me!!!

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    Night Owl
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably not what really happened, but I imagine an old car repairman instructing his dogs to go after the thief

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    diane a
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice to see they are getting vet treatment when needed

    sh
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar thought here. They all look very healthy and happy, and that's always good to see.

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    Bob White
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only bite jerks, but jerks sue people.

    Pretty Pangolin
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friends had a dog with a hair-trigger temper, and even when they had him wear a dog vest emblazoned with "Don't pet me, I bite" people still tried to pet him.

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    Helen Cole
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like Hannibal lector (sp?)

    Filipe Chalegre
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the dog is seeing if the humans are working well

    Shari H
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does this poor pupper get a drink?

    Pepper
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    anyone think of that one scene from Lady and the Tramp?

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    Lou Wow
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think the dogs needs are being met here. What a sad life.

    sharron lynn parsons
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would depend on after work, they may have hours of love and fun, and during the day they are not alone !!!

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    Lou Wow
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come on! Would it hurt to give them a blanket each? 😞

    Lara B.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do have a lot of beds and bankets for my dog. He always prefers to lie on the hard floor tiles.

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    Angela L
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's generally pretty hot in Hong Kong!

    Patricia Kenny
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a smile on any of theses faces .....and dogs do smile of course . Still I s'pose it beats being on the menu !😱

    sharron lynn parsons
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too bad they are only on the concrete, should have something to lay on !!!

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    sharron lynn parsons
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one would run off, if it wasn't happy !!!

    sh
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There were several that weren't restrained. I agree, if they weren't happy they'd just leave.

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