Everybody loves to talk about freedom in the 1970s. Kids played outside, young couples traveled the country, and nobody worried about their safety or security. But that wasn't just true for humans.
Dogs enjoyed unprecedented freedom, joining young folks on their adventures and following kids around neighborhoods off leash, all while coming home to a warm bed and meaty meal.
Being a dog in the 1970s was good. Here are 21 photos of what that looked like.
1
A Perfect 1970s Photo
The hair, the car, and the dog.
2
Ike
“He has found another stick.” The 1970s.
3
A Kid and His Puppy
Happy in the 1970s.
4
George Lucas With his Dog
Indiana, 1970s.
5
Playing Atari
Two kids and a dog, the 1970s.
6
“My Grandfather”
“And his pet timber wolf,” 1970's.
7
A Couple and Their Dog
A basement bar in the 1970s.
8
A Living Room in 1973
Featuring a dog and classic ‘70s colors.
9
Took the Dog for a Ride
Taiwan, 1970s.
10
Happy to Be There
A dog joins the friend group.
11
A Girl and Her Opel
(And her German Shepherd.)
12
A Living Room in 1977
Look carefully for a dog on the couch.
13
A Girl and Her Dog
Happy in 1972.
14
Stunts in the 1970s
Babysat by the dog.
15
Cheeseface
The National Lampoon cover dog, 1970s.
16
“My Mom in the 1970s”
With two friends.
17
“My Mom's Back-to-the-Land Family”
“On their farm in Maine, 1970.”
18
A Rugby Match
The team’s biggest fan, 1970s.
19
A Woman and Her Dog
Out walking in the 1970s.
20
“My Grandma”
“Holding my mom and Brutus the Boston Terrier.” 1970.
