Michelle DesCoteaux , of Lewiston, goes for a walk with her dog Destiny along Main Street, on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Lewiston, Maine. Her dog first started riding on her shoulder in the car, and is now comfortable perched on her shoulder for long walks. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP)
Michelle DesCoteaux , of Lewiston, goes for a walk with her dog Destiny along Main Street, on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Lewiston, Maine. Her dog first started riding on her shoulder in the car, and is now comfortable perched on her shoulder for long walks. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP) Credit: Sun Journal via AP — Andree Kehn

Michelle DesCoteaux, of Lewiston, Maine, goes for a walk with her dog Destiny along Lewiston’s Main Street last week. Her dog first started riding on her shoulder in the car, and is now comfortable perched on her shoulder for long walks.