Pet Hotel Laundry Cart at Dawn in Daegu

Soft gray morning light falls through sheer curtains, casting warm amber shadows across the tiled floor of a self-serve dog wash station in Daegu. A stainless steel laundry cart sits idle beside a tall stack of clear plastic carriers, its wheels resting on damp grout lines. The cart holds folded white towels and a bottle of mild shampoo, while the carriers reflect the dim interior glow. Early winter is visible in the heavy wool coat draped over the cart handle. Steam rises faintly from a nearby drain, condensing on the cool glass of the shower stall. No people are present, only the organized tools of pet care waiting for the day to begin. at the edge is one drop of water tracing a path down the side of the nearest carrier.