Mathias Wasik is a street photographer known for capturing the raw energy and small, fleeting moments that define city life. Born in Poland and raised in Germany, he has been photographing urban streets since 2015, turning everyday scenes into powerful stories filled with character and emotion. In this feature, we’ve brought together some of his photographs where animals make an appearance, adding humor, surprise, and charm to the urban landscape.
Wasik’s work is shaped by his background as a human rights activist and his passion for storytelling. His images often feel cinematic and deeply personal, highlighting the contrasts, emotions, and unexpected details that make cities so alive.
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Lmao they ain’t wrong , hey a slug would make a better president!!
I'm not a Yank, but if i was, Sam would get my vote, immediately! Pretty sure he would surpass, by a mile, that blithering idiot they have now who has orange skin
Very true. But also, I don't think any dog or cat would be dumb enough to take that job. Why would they need it? They've already got humans wrapped around their fingers and doing their bidding.
The respect by the rest of the world would go up a significant amount. That is why. Everyone would love a good boi leader!
Load More Replies...I think that's a Puli. Their hair grows in dreadlocks naturally. Never seen one shaved though.
I think you may be right. There was an elderly one that had been abandoned by his owners many years ago here. He gravitated to the town center where the shops and restaurants kept him fed and watered. I paid to have him shorn and shaved every year in the runup to summer. Everybody called him "Muhallebi", a kind of bland, rice pudding.
Load More Replies...I like this perspective. I'm going to assume this. :)
Load More Replies...There are breed specific rescues that pull their breed from city shelters to make sure the people that adopt them know what they are getting into and have the right home for them. This gentleman maybe working with one of those rescues or just really loves to adopt this breed. :)
I have had up to 8 rescues at one time, from Dobermans and German Shepherds to Yorkies and Shih Tzus. Everybody had their assigned eating areas and waited there for their meals. Dogs love routine and it was easy.
Load More Replies...I've never heard them called that, but it's accurate.
Load More Replies...Looks like a backyard breeder who breeds and sells labradoodles, as if there aren't enough dogs in the world needing homes.
I'm not so sure. Why would a BYB take five of his stock in trade out for a walk in the park?
Load More Replies...I thought the person with the white sign was wearing blue flippers!
Omg ddb ❤️i had a ddb x rottie ,she passed in 2017 aged 13 from osteosarcoma 💔we had her from 12 weeks old , kids grew up with her , he’s beautiful
Yall commenting on his nails. Take a look at the mask and remember Covid was a thing. As the owner of a dog that ABSOLUTELY will not sit still for me to trim her nails, I rely on my groomer to do it with help from other people. It takes two people to do her nails.
He used to get a lot more of their attention before that pesky kid came along.
Beat me to it. Was going to say, "I used to be the baby."
Load More Replies...I guess he's not happy about the kid. All of the attention and love he had is now on the kid. That is such a sad face. Check out those nails.
This looks like Wrinkles! I follow her on Insta - @seducktive She lives in NYC and runs marathons with her owner.
I'm pretty sure that's Wrinkles. Her red shoes are unmistakable. She's so cute!🥰
Load More Replies...Poor puppy... why do people do that to dogs. He does not look happy.
Believe me, Shaun Coleman, if that doggo didn’t like wearing that outfit, he wouldn’t be wearing it. Some of my dogs tolerate clothes, some don’t. We only use sweaters and coats for inclement weather but if the dog doesn’t mind I think these outfits are cute.
Load More Replies...Good precaution against the effect of salt on the paws. I made the mistake once to walk our dog along the street, not realizing it had just been salted. Poor dog!
I did that once too! My poor dog literally just stopped walking and rolled over. :( Still makes me want to cry thinking about it.
Load More Replies...I am glad to see that someone is considering how hot the ground can get for dogs when walking on concrete/asphalt. If you ever need proof, try taking off your shoes and walk around barefoot when the sun is out and shining bright. Image how the pads on their feet must feel.
Do you mean the photo above? Isn't that snowy/slushy stuff piled up at the back? Not that I disagree with your point at all! Very cold/salted paths/very hot - protect the paws!!
Load More Replies...I'm pleased today that dogs are also wearing 'socks' in the summer so their pads don't get burnt
There's snow behind the pup in the pic, so i doubt it's summer, but it's good to protect the paws from cold/salted roads and also when it's very hot in the summer.
Load More Replies...I did tbh same thing. I didn’t realize the front walkWay had been salted. My poor pupper was screaming in pain 😢 I felt so bad
For some reason, Bulldogs seem to love skateboarding, seen many videos............
Easier to move fast this way instead of running with those short legs?
Load More Replies...Looks like the dudes with too much hair gel in the late 90's/early 2000's but I'm here for this squirrel
Wait, what if that's not their pet...it just crawled into their bag
Reminds me of when I first moved to The Big City. We were driving down the road in the Bohemian part of town, and I saw someone wearing a snakeskin boa. Nobody else was paying any attention, which was weird, but not as weird as when said boa TURNED ITS HEAD TO LOOK AT ME! That's when I knew Big City was NOTHING like Small Town I originally came from.
Illegal ! Stupid dangerous , n unfortunately all to bloody real I see it a lot here in uk where I live , people driving thru the village it’s as bad as being on a bloody phone , 😡not cute not funny not aww !!!!
beautiful Eclectus parrot... probably enjoying all of the activity... they get bored so easily
Not necessarily; there's a few in my neighborhood, and I live in northern California.
Load More Replies...oh, the chicken is wearing a little chicken harness. That's great. My neighbors late chickens often came visiting us on our porch. I loved it and they loved to cuddle. His new ones are shy and have to stay in the enclosure, because you cannot pick them up easily.
My friend has two pet chickens and one duck. The duck will wear a harness but the chickens don’t want any part of that.
Load More Replies...This person's eyes radiate kindness. I hope they are happy as well, both protected.
No. They aren't perched on Martin Scorsese's head. 🤭😏😉
Load More Replies...My void Loverboy is a chow hound and a huge boy. When he trots, his big ol' pouch goes wabba-wabba-wabba 😄
I haven't seen one of those in years... we used to see a couple of those and a pair of Borzois at the Riverside Walk for the Animals...I haven't been in years... not since sophie jumped into Evans Lake and came home smelling of algae and swamp gas.
I think I need to follow this dog on tiktok
Load More Replies...CODE 10! PUG DOWN! PUG DOWN! REPEAT, CODE 12, PUG DOWN! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
His feet don't seem to line up with the doorway do they, even if the forward foot is the left one
Load More Replies...That is Phil. Now retired from the Cathedral of St John the Divine. Upper west side Nyc.
U are looking at the dog aren’t u 😂not her rather stunning legs 😂
Load More Replies...Come, buy my bags full of crumbs Come feed the little birds, Show them you care And you'll be glad if you do Their young ones are hungry Their nests are so bare All it takes is tuppence from you Feed the birds, tuppence a bag Tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag
I've read that Feed the Birds was Walt Disney's very favorite song.
Load More Replies...No. The birds would have adorned her with fancier clothes and a tiara
Load More Replies...Oh wow , this is amazing ❤️I adore wild birds , she’s doing the build lady outta merry poppins I think it is ,feed the birds tuppence a bag , bit
a small dog plus a long way to the dog park means the little one would be tired before even getting there
Load More Replies...Chances are the cone held treats suitable to the lllama.
Load More Replies...Standing up to walk forward without noticing the tripwire: "not AGAIN GREG!"
Why? I know plenty of dogs that love being dressed and swaddled. This dog looks particularly fond of the situation imo.
Load More Replies...Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota (Colombia) if anyone's wondering. This one is definitely not NYC! (The llama (?) was a big clue.)
Sorry, but this photograph of dismembered creatures doesn't fit with the others.
Many of these were great but some of them looked like it was someone trying to look "edgy" by having an animal that doesn't fit into the environment. While people like to frame themselves as "look at me I'm unusual" by having an unusual animal, please make sure that the animal is comfortable in the environment and is treated as a creature that deserves to be comfortable and safe. Taking a cat or a chicken out where there are a lot of dogs isn't always what is best for the animal.
Many of these were great but some of them looked like it was someone trying to look "edgy" by having an animal that doesn't fit into the environment. While people like to frame themselves as "look at me I'm unusual" by having an unusual animal, please make sure that the animal is comfortable in the environment and is treated as a creature that deserves to be comfortable and safe. Taking a cat or a chicken out where there are a lot of dogs isn't always what is best for the animal.
