My Halloween Pet Peeve
October 31st, 2008 by MaxToday is the day that people will start circulating all those pictures of their pets dressed up in Halloween costumes. Well, while all you humans are howling with laughter, let me tell you how your pet is probably feeling:
1) Confused.
Why does making your pet uncomfortable bring you so much happiness? I mean, look at this guy, does he look happy? Confucius says, “Dog in costume is distress in disguise!”
Now that makes me howl!
2) Freaked Out.
Don’t expect this cat to stay at home after this. When this cat goes out to “Oui Oui,” it’s going to be au revoir, fools.
3) Humiliated.
This bulldog is so embarrassed, he had to close his eyes. Seriously, would you wear a costume like this? No? Well, then don’t make your dog do it either!
4) Pitiful.
The Force is not a good thing here. If you force your dog to look like something from outer space, expect the War of the Worlds later.
5. Annoyed.
I thought when you were talking about doing corn rows, you were talking about running in the field!
5) Pissed off.
I wouldn’t want to tangle with this cat after he gets this costume off. In fact, I’d move my hand right now.
Ok, maybe people who dress their pets up are not going to put them in the backyard and let them starve, but it just reinforces your pets’ view that you are crazy. Call me a party pooper, but I think this is why dogs bite people!
Max,
As a dog lover and a veterinarian, I’m not quite sure I completely agree with your views on people dressing up dogs. As common sense would have it, nothing is 100%, and just like people, some dogs like to get dressed up, and some don’t. Your thoughts seem to be very harsh and one sided.
But don’t ask me, ask Cesar Millan:
If you’re dog doesn’t like being dressed up, you may want to re-think that doggy costume. If you’re doing to dress up your dog, you need to make sure your dog is in the right state of mind to accept wearing a costume. If it’s causing your pet stress or discomfort, by all means remove it. And if your dog does seem comfortable, verify that the outfit is fully safe. Never leave a pet in a costume unattended.
Max, you seem to have a firm grasp on the life lessons people can learn from having a dog, but I think you’re a little off base on this one.
Katie
Katie,
I think you took this a little too seriously. This post was strictly meant to be tongue-in-jowl and made even the dog dressers on our staff howl with laughter. In life, it’s all the way you look at things. I look at things with humor, but I didn’t mean to offend.
Have a GREAT day!
Max
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