A father carried his dog in his arms because of hot asphalt and faced criticism online (2 photos)

A photo of a man carrying a dog while his son calmly walks alongside him went viral on social media. The image quickly sparked heated discussion: some users found the father's behavior odd and began criticizing him for his alleged "unequal treatment" of the child and the pet. However, the details of the situation later emerged. The man explained that the asphalt was extremely hot that day, and the dog's paws, without protection, could have been burned. Therefore, he decided to lift the animal in his arms to protect it from the hot surface. The child, however, was wearing shoes and could have walked safely. The owner's remark, "The ground was hot, and my dog ​​was barefoot," quickly spread online and sparked further debate about how easily a moment taken out of context can spark a wave of criticism.