In Mesopotamia devotional figurines were placed on the ground to gaze up at the statue of a god in the owner's absence. Depictions of Christian Medieval saints stared up towards heaven to demonstrate complete devotion and surrender. Likewise, puppies gaze upward towards their masters in worship. The master coddles and clothes his animal, repurposing it; making it into his own image. How are you cared for? Take heed, Mio Cucciolo.